Eating well
Help your parents rediscover the joys of food and keep them living well for longer with expert tips and advice on healthy eating.
Why eating well is important in dementia
We’re seeing new advice almost every day on how to prevent or delay dementia. It’s hard to know what to do for the best. A new review has taken a look at a wide range of current research to see if there is knowledge that we could use to help our parents – and ourselves […]
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Stocking the cupboards
Written by Kathy Lawrence Stuff happens, and sometimes your parents won’t be able to get out to the shops as often as they’d like. Here are a few ideas of items worth keeping stocked up in their cupboards and freezers for the difficult days. In the cupboards Tins and tins of soup Long-life ready meals […]
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Food for thought – healthy eating tips for ageing palates
Written by Rebecca Lenton Home-style catering expert and fresh food advocate Janice Caluori offers advice on preparing nutritious meals that appeal to the changing tastes that come with age, and choosing ready-made meals tailored to our parents’ needs. I’m a firm believer is using fresh, local ingredients in home-style meals. As people age their tastes […]
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Do meals on wheels actually mean tea and company?
Written by Rebecca Lenton This week’s storyteller has chosen to be anonymous. Ever wondered what a meals delivery means for your elderly relative? Is it a friendly face and a welcome chat to brighten their day or is it much more than that? Is it a break from the norm of spending their day in […]
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