Seniors who are aging in place and their families are likely to have seen commercials and ads online for meal kits. There are many types of meal kits that can be ordered. In theory, meal kits can make it easier for seniors to make healthy meals at home, without having to shop for many ingredients. But do meal plans work? Are they a good option for seniors aging in place? Let’s find out.
How They Work
When seniors sign up for a meal kit, they must have a computer, phone, or tablet to access the company’s website and app. From the app or the website, they can choose what kind of meals they want. That’s a bonus, because it lets seniors who need a special diet choose meals that reflect their lifestyle, like vegan meals or vegetarian meals. Seniors who need help making their selections and who have home care can get help from their home care provider, making sure they have filled out the order correctly.
Seniors will make their choices, pay with a credit card, and the boxes of food containing all the ingredients for the meals they have selected will be shipped right to the senior’s door. The senior then prepares the meal according to the instructions, with help from a home care provider. When it’s done there is a delicious meal that probably has enough leftovers for at least one more meal.
Do Meal Kits Help Seniors?
For many seniors, especially seniors who have trouble getting to the store to shop, meal kits are a fantastic option. So that seniors are not eating the same things all the time, they can choose from various meals. Likewise, the meals come with all the ingredients, which is convenient for seniors. However, there are some things about using meal kits that may be an issue for some seniors, like:
Delivery
Prompt delivery may not be a problem for seniors living in urban areas. But seniors who live in rural areas may not always get the food while it’s still fresh. Shipping meats in dry ice can help keep them edible. However, other items may not survive the journey or arrive stale or wilted. If your senior loved one lives in a rural area, meal kits might not be the best option for them.
Food Preparation
The meal kits come with everything needed to make the meal. However, if a lot of preparation is necessary, it may be too difficult for a senior to make the meal. A home care provider can help seniors with food preparation tasks that might be too difficult for them.
Though there are some risks in using meal kits, and the cost can be high. Most seniors can benefit from the convenience and variety of meal kits.
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