Meal Planning and Preparation

Planning and preparation of nutritious well balanced meals, a significant factor in the overall health and well-being of any senior is a primary goal for Advantage Home Care. The opportunity to eat regular healthy meals can help seniors maintain strength and hydration, promote recovery and assure proper absorption of important medications.

Advantage Home Care Caregivers will:

  • Prepare nutritious meals, provide companionship during mealtime and clean up at the completion of the meal

  • Shop for and cook foods that follow dietary requirements

  • Follow a physician and/or dietician requirements for providing balanced and appealing meals for elders with high blood pressure and heart problems, diabetes, liver and kidney problems

  • Use strategies to overcome the negative impact of medications on the taste of food

  • Balance the correct amounts of liquid and solid food with each meal

  • Insure that our senior clients are properly hydrated by offering them water at appropriate times throughout the day

The meal planning process may be driven by specific diets provided by a physician or dietician to support a specific client illness as well the personal preferences of our elderly clients. Our caregivers are instructed to use fresh ingredients that tap the basic food groups.

Special Diet Considerations for Seniors
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