With studies showing that many seniors living alone are undernourished or malnourished, meal delivery services may at first glance appear to be a viable and convenient option. However, home-delivered meals and ready-to-make kits can get expensive and repetitive with less ability to customize meals, making them a less than ideal choice for seniors looking to maintain their independence. Oftentimes, with meal delivery services, seniors supplement home-cooked meals with processed food and snacks which are high in salt and sugar, potentially leading to negative health effects.

Changing Nutritional Needs and Tastes

As seniors age, nutritional needs change. An unbalanced diet can irritate or worsen a body’s inability to absorb or extract necessary nutrients from food. This eventually can lead to health concerns like skin disorders, bone growth deficiencies, digestion issues, and even cognitive impairment. Some seniors also discover decreases in appetite and changes in taste. Most seniors don’t eat the same foods or the same way they did when they were younger. Having a healthy, balanced diet can help seniors feel their best, longer.

Dangers in the Kitchen

The kitchen can be an increasingly dangerous place in the home for seniors living alone. With sharp knives and hot stoves leading to potential injuries. Having help in the kitchen can go a long way in reducing stress and increasing peace of mind.