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Nourishing Nutrition: Gourmet Meals' Guide for Healthy Eating Over 65
At Gourmet Meals, we are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of older adults through meticulously crafted meals that meet their evolving nutritional needs. Nutrition over 65 isn't just about weight management—it's essential for maintaining vitality, enhancing immune function, and enjoying an active lifestyle. Here’s a detailed look at our approach based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
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Combating Malnutrition in Seniors with Gourmet Meals
Malnutrition in seniors is a serious issue that often goes unnoticed or overlooked. As we age, our bodies experience various changes that can affect our ability to obtain and absorb vital nutrients. Unfortunately, malnutrition can have severe consequences for seniors, including weakened immune systems, increased risk of infections, muscle weakness, and even cognitive decline. At Gourmet Meals, we recognise the importance of addressing this issue and providing nutritious meals specifically designed for seniors.
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Our Valued Seniors and How to Take Better Care of Their Nutrition
As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, including a shift in our appetite and dietary needs. It's no secret that our metabolism slows down, and our bodies require fewer calories to function correctly. This change in appetite can often lead to overeating or undereating, both of which can negatively affect our health.
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5 Thoughtful Ways to Show Your Elderly Loved Ones You Care This Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or your special someone this Valentine’s Day, showing your loved ones that you care is the perfect way to spread a little extra love.
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Ways To Help Your Elderly Parents Maintain Good Health
As our loved ones get older, it is natural for their health to deteriorate. It can be heartbreaking to witness this natural process of aging, but it is important to take the necessary steps to ensure that they are well-taken care of.
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Preventing weight loss for the elderly
One of the many challenges of getting older is maintaining a healthy body weight, it’s very common for our seniors to let’s say lose interest in food and to not nourish their body with the vital nutrients it needs. This leads to malnutrition and is a leading health concern for our seniors.
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Putting the elderly first
Early in the new year, as the festive times begin to fade away, we come to realise a few home truths as we reflect on the holiday period. For most Australians, Christmas is a time of celebration and togetherness, however, for many of the elderly the festive season represents a time of loneliness and isolation.
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Reducing the Cost of Living for Seniors
Since the new legislation changes were made to the Government Home Care Package Program earlier this year, funds can now be allocated to meal delivery services. A senior’s weekly budget can be put in place and a government subsidy is paid in conjunction with that, provided the company is health accredited.
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