When choosing between a retirement home and aging in place, seniors and caregivers may lean towards the convenience of a retirement home, especially for essential chores like cooking. Seniors with limited mobility or specific dietary requirements may not be able to prepare their own meals at home every day, which is where supportive housing meal delivery services can be a real asset.
At MealFix, we provide meal prep and delivery for older adults who choose to age in place, as well as for senior supportive housing services. Keep reading to learn why a food delivery service can be beneficial and how you can get started with our team!
When a Food Delivery Service Makes Sense for Seniors
Having food prepared and delivered to your home can make a big difference in the life of anyone with a busy schedule, but it can make an even bigger impact on seniors who need additional support with their daily routines. Here’s how:
Helps seniors maintain independence: Older adults who live alone and have limited mobility have a harder time with tasks like grocery shopping, restocking their kitchens, and cooking, which can cause many to skip meals altogether.
A food delivery service takes these tasks off their plate so they can focus more on what’s on their plate. This type of assistance can make aging in place much more practical for those who struggle to prepare meals or are unable to do so independently.
Supports caregivers: Caregivers do a lot for their older loved ones, from chores to errands to chauffeuring them to appointments. Having one basic chore, like meal prep, taken off their list can provide a lot of relief for full-time caregivers who need a bit of extra time to themselves or to spend with immediate family.
Saves time and prevents food waste: Older adults who struggle to cook meals every day often end up throwing out a lot of groceries. Pre-portioned meals help reduce food waste while ensuring that all nutrition needs are met.
Not only do you save money on wasted groceries, but caretakers also save time on the preparation and cooking. With prepared meals, all you need to do is heat them up!
Alleviates loneliness: Older adults who live alone don’t always get as much socialization as they used to, which can elevate feelings of loneliness and isolation. A simple interaction with a food delivery driver can provide a reliable source of contact for seniors who are housebound or unable to go out as often as they’d like.
Why is MealFix a Good Choice for Senior Meal Prep?
There are a lot of options in the GTA for meal delivery, so why work with MealFix? Here are a few ways our kitchen can lend your caretaking routine a helping hand:
Healthy, nourishing food: At MealFix, we aren’t just about convenient, ready-to-eat meals; we’re also focused on providing food that is high-quality, nutrient-dense, and supports long-term health and wellness. We build every recipe in our 400+ menu around a balanced portion of carbohydrates, protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.
Flexible order options: Do you want your loved one’s meal prep taken care of every day, or do you just need the occasional bulk order to get through busy periods? Whatever you need, we can provide it!
We offer several different order options, including one-time orders, weekly subscriptions, one-time package orders, and à la carte orders to customize your menu.
A variety of portion sizes: We offer portion sizes that suit a variety of health needs and goals. Included in our options is a Senior Portion, which features 75% of our standard portion sizes to support seniors with smaller appetites.
How to Get Meal Delivery for Senior Supportive Housing from MealFix
If you offer at-home senior care, manage a care home, or provide other supportive housing services for seniors, our team at MealFix can help you deliver nutritious, healthy meals to those in your care.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to our process:
- Once you reach out via our contact form, we will set up a call to determine what your needs are: how many meals you’re looking for, delivery times, storage space for larger orders, dietary restrictions, special requests, and your budget.
- Once we sort out the details, we will set up a custom order form or platform and walk you through the process of filling it out. When you set up an account with us, you gain full access to order tracking, payments, and transaction history.
- After the order form is properly filled out, we process the order and schedule the first delivery for the following week!
Are you ready to get started? Contact us today to learn more about our supportive housing meal delivery, and check out our Full Menu to get a sample of what we offer week to week!