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Look into the local Meals on Wheels program. Also, a lot of churches do outreach like that, as well. Sorry about your dad getting to that point.
Thanks. It is devastating in that he's very healthy and mind is sharp. He was very active. Motor neuron diseases suck!
I believe Meals on Wheels has a sliding scale, depending on income/assets. Not sure of details, though.
Just called them. The only thing I was worried about is he has a caregiver his waking hours. But he still lives alone and can't do anything by himself. So no driving, no cooking. They didn't talk money. That'll be discussed when they see him. Told them caregiver doesn't shop or cook so dad eats unhealthy frozen and ready made store stuff. That didn't disqualify him. They need to talk to him and do a home visit. No problem there. Answered a bunch of questions and they'll be in touch with him within the week. I pray it works out. His situation is tough without having to have meh food only because he can't shop or cook for himself.
He was in 1 back in 2018 for a month after a horrific fall. It was a decent 1 but he hated it. Food is always bland to take care of everyone's dietary stuff. My friend's mom is in one. Has dementia and remembers her home and cries. She hates it. My dad's mind is sharp and he has no health conditions. Having been in a rehab facility with everyone but 3 of us having health conditions, it's very depressing and you more easily give up in that environment. Should it come to that where home is no option anymore then no choice. But thankfully he has money so far to cover stuff. Always best to be in your own home for as long as possible.
Look into getting him a home health aide that can come a few hours a week/day, whatever. A lot of them will help with laundry, cleaning, and cooking as well as set up meds and general welfare checks. If he's having trouble with the food, then he'll need help with laundry, cleaning and other stuff also. The aides don't have to be RN's so they are relatively inexpensive. Setting up meds does require a nurse or something like that, but a lot of the companies can do 10hrs of aide per week and 1 hour of a nurse to check vitals and set up medications.
You are right that the person who is going to live there has to decide, but I wouldn't put all of them in the same basket. It may be the sort of thing that you just need to visit a bunch of, like buying a new house.
We did look around. The plus was a nice size room and great staff. The price was reasonable. Cons was it's not home, food meh or bad which is big because he is sound mind and has his taste buds.
Is it good portion for a guy? Hard to tell by the pics. Food is good? Customer service in switching stuff? Your experience? Tia
I found the portions to be great for losing weight. I'm a big guy though. They average about 500 calories per meal.
Hmm. Dad doesn't need to lose weight. He needs healthy calories with all the energy he expends just trying to walk. He's not a big guy. 5'8" wears medium size.
just started this. i like it. my wife and i get a couple meals a week out of this.
They are pretty good. Healthy stuff. Large menu too. Check it out. My family always has those one or 2 days a week where we have no idea what to make and dont want to go out. This helps a ton.These are microwave meals?
It's a decent size. Definitely would not say its large though. Food is pretty good imo. I'm still new to it. I've had like 5 different meals so far.
