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Essential Tips to Prevent Falls at Home
Did you know that falls are a leading cause of injury and hospitalisation among older adults, often threatening their independence and quality of life? Falls can result in serious injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and soft tissue damage, leading to hospitalisation, reduced mobility, and a loss of independence. As a staunch advocate for independent living, Gourmet Meals is here to provide essential tips to help prevent falls at home. By making simple modifications and staying vigilant, seniors can significantly reduce their risk of falling and maintain their cherished independence.
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A Flavourful Easter Celebration with Gourmet Meals
As Easter approaches, we invite you to embark on a culinary journey that will infuse your celebrations with the taste of the season. At Gourmet Meals, we treasure Easter traditions and are dedicated to making your holiday memorable with a delectable selection of dishes. Plus, there's an egg-citing offer – mention the code word EASTER24 when placing your order to receive a FREE meal of your choice valued at $9.50 for every $95 spent*
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When 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.
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How to Maintain A Healthy Nutrition while on A Soft Foods Diet
Eating often becomes a struggle for seniors because of difficulty in chewing or swallowing. Besides that, some develop a decrease in appetite whilst others are simply less willing to eat.
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Managing a Loss of Appetite in Elderly People
Healthy eating is important throughout your entire life, and even more so as you age. Not only does it contribute to your physical health, but it can help keep your body and mind healthy and improve your quality of life.
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Together, we’ll get through this
This is a stressful time for so many people here in Australia and around the world. But it is important to understand that, while these are unprecedented times, positivity and community togetherness are what will help us get through. The amazing response from our customers continues to lift the spirits of our team, who are working tirelessly to accommodate as many people as we can with the delivery of meals.
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Good 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
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Queensland celebrates International Day for Older Persons
Monday, 1st October marks the International Day for Older Persons – a United Nations initiative that encourages the celebration of the Seniors Community.
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Take control of your budget
At Gourmet Meals we have spent many of our 26 years in business improving not only the overall quality of our meals, but the value they offer our wonderful customers. Keeping our prices down has always been a priority, offering affordability to those who need it most.
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Stop the shop
For many of us it’s no big deal to pop out to the shops at the last minute to quickly purchase that forgotten item required for the next meal. Even though many of us do lead very busy lives, it is not that difficult to jump in the car and get what’s needed. But spare a thought for the elderly and disabled for whom even thinking about having to do their weekly shopping is nothing less than a nightmare.
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