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Elevate Your Summer Nights with Gourmet Meals: A Symphony of Fresh Flavours
As the sun extends its warm embrace and the temperatures soar, our yearning for lighter, more refreshing meals intensifies. The allure of summer nights beckons us to savour dishes that not only tantalise our taste buds but also provide a respite for our stomachs. At Gourmet Meals; we recognise the significance of embracing the season's abundance with offerings that are both sumptuous and tailored for hot summer evenings.
Continue ReadingOur Valued Seniors and How to Take Better Care of Their Nutrition
As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, including a shift in our appetite and dietary needs. It's no secret that our metabolism slows down, and our bodies require fewer calories to function correctly. This change in appetite can often lead to overeating or undereating, both of which can negatively affect our health.
Continue ReadingWinter Wellness: Staying Connected to Beat Loneliness and Senior Isolation
Social isolation in seniors is an often overlooked issue. As people age, they often become more dependent on others to help them manage their daily lives
Continue ReadingCaring for A Loved One with Dementia: Making Mealtimes Easier
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it can be a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved. If you're the primary caregiver, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to best care for your loved one. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, ensuring that your loved one receives nutritious meals can be an important part of their care.
Continue ReadingWhen It’s Time to Get Mum and Dad Some Help at Home
The time comes for all of us when we need to get our parents some help at home. Whether it is due to declining health, the loss of a spouse, or simply the natural aging process, it’s inevitable for their ability to take care of themselves and perform certain tasks on their own to begin declining.
Continue ReadingGood nutrition is vital for post-surgery or illness recovery
During most of our lives, we have been taught to eat well, yet this can be difficult when dealing with challenges such as ill-health or post-surgery recovery, especially as we age. From personal experience, I can vouch for how quickly an elderly person loses muscle mass after surgery. This is because, being bed-bound, you don’t move much, nor do you eat enough, often due to a lack of appetite
Continue ReadingReducing the Cost of Living for Seniors
Since the new legislation changes were made to the Government Home Care Package Program earlier this year, funds can now be allocated to meal delivery services. A senior’s weekly budget can be put in place and a government subsidy is paid in conjunction with that, provided the company is health accredited.
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