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We haven't used this, but have heard good things about Mom's Meals, a home delivery service geared toward older adults. https://www.momsmeals.com/individuals-caregivers/ It seems to be a bit more expensive than some of the other home delivery services, but does have the option to select meals based on various diets, e.g., low sodium, heart healthy, diabetes-friendly, even pureed. They have gluten free too. Breakfast options too.
Meals On Wheels is usually sub-standard, poor quality food to begin with and from the experiences I've had with it, I'd put it on par with what inmates get in prison. Get him a GrubHub, DoorDash, or Uber Eats account and he can pick his own meals from all kinds of restaurants.
They deliver 2 freshly prepared meals Monday thru Friday.
I deliver them and they are really good food. You probably have to add salt and pepper to taste but, that's no big deal.
Where I live the price is based on the recipient's financial ability to pay. The program is ran through Interfaith Community Services.
Ask the rehab if they can do an appointment with a dietician that can help him find the healthiest frozen food options.
Do an online search for prepared home delivery meals. I think I saw an add for ones that are already prepared and only require heating.
Anything you do will have a week or two lead time, so be prepared to do frozen meals or prepared items from the store. I know there are tons of prepared items at the stores in my area.
There are several 'quick meal' delivery services, and while they are fresh and have many selections, they DO require about an hour to prep, cook and serve. And clean up. The smallest serves 2, so he would get 2 meals from each 'box'.
If you can hire someone to prep and cook the meal and package the leftovers in a microwave safe container, laebling how long to cook it clearly written on it, you'd have 6 meals. Then get single serve containers of soups that require just heating. Pre sliced cheeses, deli meats (Costco has tons) and package them up as lunches or snacks.
Protein shakes are great for a quick breakfast. Also for the boost of protein.
It's going to be a kind of 'live and learn' situation. You can do all this yourself or hire it out.
Try not to fall into the 'fast food' trap. My DH will not make a PBJ, but he'll go to McD's daily and eat all that sugar and fat w/o a thought.
He's probably going to need in home help also, right? Maybe you can get maximum help for the time you have an aide. I know when I did CG, I did a little of everything---I adapted to what my client wanted. Everyone was different!
You can also consider online delivery of meal kits, like from Hello Fresh or BlueApron, or even check with his local grocery store as more of them are now offering meal kits that look pretty healthy and balanced.
I used to order high-quality microwaveable frozen meals from www.magickitchen.com (they have a large variety for differing dietary and nutritional requirements.
I also buy certain vegetables in bulk and then cook them all at once since they keep in the fridge longer. Then all you have to do is reheat them (green beans, mushrooms, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, etc).
I agree that Meals on Wheels sounds good in theory but their food don't taste very good. I couldn't get my MIL to eat any of it.
Does he have any food or dietary limitations? I would think they would be the best guideline of foods to avoid. If he doesn't, I would searchfor good healthy foods that aren't packaged, boxed, adulterated with chemicals, etc.
Pop, processed foods and desserts are things to avoid.
If you have access to a farmer's market, or produce store with a wider variety than the typical big store chains, I would check there for more health foods. If you have access to an organic food store, that's even better.
As a guide, what were his favorites before rehab, and were there any favorites he liked while he was there?
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Get him a GrubHub, DoorDash, or Uber Eats account and he can pick his own meals from all kinds of restaurants.
They deliver 2 freshly prepared meals Monday thru Friday.
I deliver them and they are really good food. You probably have to add salt and pepper to taste but, that's no big deal.
Where I live the price is based on the recipient's financial ability to pay. The program is ran through Interfaith Community Services.
Ask the rehab if they can do an appointment with a dietician that can help him find the healthiest frozen food options.
Do an online search for prepared home delivery meals. I think I saw an add for ones that are already prepared and only require heating.
Anything you do will have a week or two lead time, so be prepared to do frozen meals or prepared items from the store. I know there are tons of prepared items at the stores in my area.
There are several 'quick meal' delivery services, and while they are fresh and have many selections, they DO require about an hour to prep, cook and serve. And clean up. The smallest serves 2, so he would get 2 meals from each 'box'.
If you can hire someone to prep and cook the meal and package the leftovers in a microwave safe container, laebling how long to cook it clearly written on it, you'd have 6 meals. Then get single serve containers of soups that require just heating. Pre sliced cheeses, deli meats (Costco has tons) and package them up as lunches or snacks.
Protein shakes are great for a quick breakfast. Also for the boost of protein.
It's going to be a kind of 'live and learn' situation. You can do all this yourself or hire it out.
Try not to fall into the 'fast food' trap. My DH will not make a PBJ, but he'll go to McD's daily and eat all that sugar and fat w/o a thought.
He's probably going to need in home help also, right? Maybe you can get maximum help for the time you have an aide. I know when I did CG, I did a little of everything---I adapted to what my client wanted. Everyone was different!
I used to order high-quality microwaveable frozen meals from www.magickitchen.com (they have a large variety for differing dietary and nutritional requirements.
I also buy certain vegetables in bulk and then cook them all at once since they keep in the fridge longer. Then all you have to do is reheat them (green beans, mushrooms, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, etc).
I agree that Meals on Wheels sounds good in theory but their food don't taste very good. I couldn't get my MIL to eat any of it.
Pop, processed foods and desserts are things to avoid.
If you have access to a farmer's market, or produce store with a wider variety than the typical big store chains, I would check there for more health foods. If you have access to an organic food store, that's even better.
As a guide, what were his favorites before rehab, and were there any favorites he liked while he was there?