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Managing a Loss of Appetite in Elderly People
Healthy eating is important throughout your entire life, and even more so as you age. Not only does it contribute to your physical health, but it can help keep your body and mind healthy and improve your quality of life.
Continue ReadingTogether, we’ll get through this
This is a stressful time for so many people here in Australia and around the world. But it is important to understand that, while these are unprecedented times, positivity and community togetherness are what will help us get through. The amazing response from our customers continues to lift the spirits of our team, who are working tirelessly to accommodate as many people as we can with the delivery of meals.
Continue ReadingGood nutrition is vital for post-surgery or illness recovery
During most of our lives, we have been taught to eat well, yet this can be difficult when dealing with challenges such as ill-health or post-surgery recovery, especially as we age. From personal experience, I can vouch for how quickly an elderly person loses muscle mass after surgery. This is because, being bed-bound, you don’t move much, nor do you eat enough, often due to a lack of appetite
Continue ReadingQueensland celebrates International Day for Older Persons
Monday, 1st October marks the International Day for Older Persons – a United Nations initiative that encourages the celebration of the Seniors Community.
Continue ReadingTake control of your budget
At Gourmet Meals we have spent many of our 26 years in business improving not only the overall quality of our meals, but the value they offer our wonderful customers. Keeping our prices down has always been a priority, offering affordability to those who need it most.
Continue ReadingStop the shop
For many of us it’s no big deal to pop out to the shops at the last minute to quickly purchase that forgotten item required for the next meal. Even though many of us do lead very busy lives, it is not that difficult to jump in the car and get what’s needed. But spare a thought for the elderly and disabled for whom even thinking about having to do their weekly shopping is nothing less than a nightmare.
Continue ReadingFight the flu with healthy eating
Flu season is upon us, and many of our family members are at a high risk of getting sick including; children under the age of 5, pregnant women, people who suffer from heart disease, liver or kidney disease, and adults who are 65 years and older.
Continue ReadingDelivering a Fresh New Look
There’s no better feeling than a makeover or a fresh new look, and that’s exactly how we’re feeling about our delivery trucks. With our fresh new look, our valued customers can expect to see our trusted, friendly drivers, some who have been with us for up to 12 years!
Continue ReadingPreventing 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.
Continue ReadingCaring for our carers
There are a growing number of unpaid carers in Australia, and at Gourmet Meals, we want to take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate their ongoing contribution to their loved ones.
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