Nutrition for the Elderly

As one ages it becomes more important to eat foods that are nutritious, with very often a reduced appetite, it is important to ensure that what you eat is healthy and rich in calcium, fibre, iron, protein and vitamins A, C and folacin.

The elderly have a challenge in meeting the same nutrient needs as in their younger days, and should have enough exercise and stimulation to obtain a feeling of well being, which would in turn give them the urge to `eat right’ and stay healthy.

Unfortunatey too many elderly people cannot afford to eat even one nutritious meal each day, and don`t even get to think about all the good leafy greens, calcium intake, plenty of fruit etc., having to make do with whatever is available to them, which is usually very little.

So many elderly people have worked hard all their lives and never ever thought that they would spend their retirement having to eek out a living on a small pension.

Meals on Wheels do a remarkable service in helping these elderly people when they deliver meals to their door with warmth and friendliness and words of encouragement. It means so much to the Seniors who receive these meals, to know that others care for them, and that they are not alone the world, and that they don`t have to go hungry.

Care for the Elderly

So many elderly people who have never had to ask others for help are now finding themselves having to survive on so little, that they do not have the resources to eat properly. This creates so much stress in their lives which in turn creates health problems which in turn can accelerate the onset of old age and chronic diseases.

Nourishment is of vital importance at any age, but to think of elderly people not having enough to eat and going hungry, is alarming. Hunger should not be an issue in anyone`s life, and to see what joy these people experience when having meals delivered to their door, knowing that someone cares about them, that they are not alone or isolated, is so rewarding.

Meals on Wheels offer an amazing service to the elderly with such warmth and caring. They are a non-profit organisation who rely on donations and have been in service since 1939. They prevent so many elderly from going hungry.