As your senior ages in place, certain things may go on the back burner. They may not want to cook anymore because they can’t stand for long periods, they have chronic conditions that make it hard, they can’t buy fresh foods, or they don’t know what to make to eat, fast food or frozen food. None of those have tons of vitamins and minerals that are important for a senior. Luckily, senior home care can help your loved one thrive while aging in place by helping them create fresh meals they can enjoy throughout the week. Senior home care can help so many people live a higher quality life just by meal prep. Here are some ideas on dishes senior home care can prepare for your loved one in the upcoming weeks.
Pasta Salad
If your loved one has a hard time with thick chunks of meat or raw vegetables, this is a perfect solution. This can be made with shredded up rotisserie chicken which is easier to chew and swallow, the vegetables can be raw or cooked but cut into small pieces, and the noodles are nice and soft. This is the perfect dish for seniors who need protein, carbs, and tons of vegetables. The best thing about making pasta salad is that it is perfect for seniors who need something cold in the summer and it is super easy to chew. This can be prepared in a massive batch on the weekend and something a senior can put out and eat for lunch or dinner multiple times during the week.
Salmon Salad
Your loved one may not be able to eat steak or giant slabs of meat but they will still need protein. One of the best things senior home care can do for your loved one is fresh salmon and then throw it on top of some greens with Italian dressing and lemon juice. Salmon is low-calorie and filled with protein that will keep your senior feeling full and fueled throughout the day. If your senior is not in the salad mood they can make this with whole wheat pasta instead! No matter what you try, salmon is a must!
Shepherds Pie
Shepherd’s pie is ground meat, vegetables, and mashed potatoes on the top. If your loved one is craving a good hearty meal, this is the one they can enjoy. Senior home care can prepare almost this entire meal in advance and it will last for a full week. If you need something that is less fatty, have senior home care, choose ground chicken or turkey, and instead of mashed potatoes they can do mashed cauliflower or any other vegetables a senior likes. There are classic recipes with peas and carrots but shepherd’s pie is totally versatile and you can use any vegetables in the pantry or fridge.
Turkey Chili
Before summer begins it is time to enjoy some chili. A big batch can be made and portioned out throughout the week. This usually comes with ground turkey, beans, and tons of seasoning. Your loved one can put almost anything they want into chili and they can make it as spicy as they want.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Home Care in Dallas, TX, please contact the caring staff at Arcy Healthcare today at (469) 293-1515
Providing In-Home Healthcare Services in North Texas, including Dallas, Hurst, Grapevine, Keller, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, Flower Mound, Carrollton, Gainesville, and more.
My name is Jimmie Stapleton. I am the founder and CEO of Arcy Healthcare. Arcy Healthcare includes Arcy Hospice, Arcy Supportive Care, MaximaCare Home Health and Arcy at Home.
Arcy Hospice was opened in 2007 to provide care and support for individuals and families facing a life limiting illness. It was established after my wife Ellen, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, had completed her chemo and radiation therapies. At that time, things were looking positive, and we wanted to do something for our community that had been so supportive of our family during her treatments. Unfortunately, the cancer returned a few years later, and she subsequently passed away under our care in 2010.
In the years that followed, I began to see the need to provide the same level of excellent care to patients across the continuum of care. Therefore, we have added a home health division (MaximaCare Home Health), a palliative care division (Arcy Supportive Care), and a home care division, (Arcy at Home). With the addition of these divisions, we can meet most of the post-acute care needs for you and your family in your home.
I started Arcy Hospice with my wife as my motivation to provide exceptional care and support in the patient’s home, where they are surrounded by family and where they feel most comfortable. I’m proud to say that our staff provides some of the best in home care in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
Please let us know if we can enrich the quality of life for you or a loved one.
Sincerely,
Jimmie Stapleton – Founder and CEO
Arcy Healthcare
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