It is becoming more common for seniors to live out their golden years in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. However, age-related difficulties can make living at home a challenge. If your loved one values their independence but struggles with everyday tasks such as meal planning and preparation, companion care is for you. Visiting Angels of Glendale’s elderly caregivers help with meal planning and preparation to ensure better nutrition for your senior loved one.

Visiting Angels’ Elderly Caregivers Provide Meal Planning and Preparation Assistance in Greater Glendale, West Valley, Peoria, and Arrowhead, AZ

At Visiting Angels of Glendale, our companion care services are customized to meet each client’s individual needs. After discussing your loved one’s needs and preferences, our care coordinators will develop a care plan.

Our elderly caregivers help with the following:

• Meal planning and preparation, including grocery shopping, storing leftovers, and washing dishes
• Light housekeeping such as laundry, dusting, vacuuming, and changing linens
• Medication reminders and monitoring
• Mobility assistance in navigating within their home or getting out to run errands
• Transportation for errands, appointments, and shopping

Why Is Healthy Eating Challenging for Seniors?

There are multiple reasons that contribute to unhealthy eating habits for seniors:

• Loss of mobility or strength - seniors often become weaker with age. Spending a lot of time standing at the stove or washing dishes may no longer be possible. Grocery shopping or visiting the farmers market is not an option for those who struggle with mobility or driving.
• Convenient frozen meals and fast food - without easy access to the grocery store, many seniors turn to frozen meals or fast food. However, processed foods are full of salt and preservatives; they often lack the nutrients your loved one needs.
• Lack of appetite due to medication or depression - some seniors simply don't feel hungry. This may be a side effect of their medications or due to mental health issues such as loneliness or depression. Cooking for one person or even a couple may seem like more trouble than it is worth, so your senior loved one may be skipping meals altogether.

How Can Visiting Angels of Cleveland Help?

Our elderly caregivers can help with the following tasks:

• Planning meals and creating a grocery list
• Grocery shopping
• Organizing the kitchen to make dishes, utensils, and food easily accessible
• Preparing nutritious meals and snacks, such as veggies and sandwiches
• Cleaning up after meals
• Storing leftovers
• Taking out the trash as needed

Home Care that Fits Your Schedule

Visiting Angels of Glendale’s elderly caregivers are a perfect fit for a variety of lifestyles. We can personalize our care to suit chronic health issues such as diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. We offer flexible scheduling options to fit your schedule and routine with hourly, overnight, or 24-hour shifts.

To learn more about our elderly caregivers in Glendale and surrounding areas, contact Visiting Angels of Glendale by clicking one of the buttons below to schedule a free consultation.