Nutrition
•Exercise
•Social activities
•Mental health
As caregivers, we want to support our aging parents to have the best quality of life possible, and oftentimes that means nudging them to eating well, exercise, maintain social relationships, and supporting their cognitive health - while also respecting their boundaries and personal autonomy. Explore recommendations and advice from the community to help you on this journey.
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Barbara Karnes
“I've grown up with "food is love". I am learning to let my parents skip a meal if they aren't hungry. I highly recommend this book.” - Karen M.
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National Institute on Aging
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Healthy Eating For Older Adults
It's no secret that eating regular nourishing meals is key for our well-being, especially our older loved ones, but even with the best of intentions it can be challenging to support their nutrition for many reasons, from long-distance caregiving, to difficulty with meal prep, or even physical mobility barriers. Here are a few handy products and services to make healthy eating more accessible for our loved ones.
Best meal delivery for older adults
Get dietician-approved, tasty meals delivered straight to mom or dad's door, with options like low sodium or diabetes-friendly.
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One push meal prep containers
Simplify eating for your older loved ones with these easy-open containers for those with arthritis or reduced hand mobility.
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Fresh, same-day grocery delivery
Order same-day grocery delivery online for your loved ones, or they can use the Senior Help Line, designed for customers over 60.
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Healthy protein bars
Ensure your loved one is getting enough protein and fiber with these organic protein bars..
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I ask my parents to keep a list on their Notes app of the meals that they enjoy (mostly these are delivery meals, pre-packaged meals that were purchased from a local meal delivery company or at the grocery store through Instacart). Then, when I build their weekly Instacart order over the phone with them, I ask what is on their 'Favorites' list and we work on the easiest way to either recreate that meal or order it again, but I try to implement something healthy and fresh into it.
Laura F.
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Barbara Karnes
“I've grown up with "food is love". I am learning to let my parents skip a meal if they aren't hungry. I highly recommend this book.” - Karen M.
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Kaiser Permanente
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National Institute on Aging
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