As individuals age, maintaining a nutritious and balanced diet becomes increasingly important. For seniors, especially those receiving home care packages, having access to convenient and healthy meal options can significantly enhance their quality of life. Several providers specialize in delivering ready-made meals tailored to the dietary needs of older adults. Here’s a look at some of the best home care package meal providers, including the notable Able Foods.
Able Foods
Able Foods is a registered NDIS and Home Care Package (HCP) meal provider specializing in ready-made meals delivered directly to clients’ homes. Their menu boasts over 140 chef-prepared and dietitian-designed options, encompassing home-style favorites, international dishes, soups, breakfasts, desserts, and texture-modified meals. All main meals adhere to their ‘Magic 8 Nutrition Guidelines’ and align with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, ensuring both healthiness and flavor. Able Foods collaborates with various HCP providers; if your provider isn’t on their list, they can establish an agreement to facilitate meal access through your package.
Fitfood
Fitfood offers the ‘Senior Wellbeing’ meal range, focusing on nutritious, affordable food for older adults. Their meals feature classic flavors, quality ingredients, and balanced nutrition, perfectly portioned for active seniors. Prepared by Executive Chef Mike Maguire, who has experience in prestigious restaurants worldwide, these meals are ready in minutes using a microwave or oven. Fitfood provides both subscription and casual ordering options, delivering fresh meals nationwide.
Forkit
Based in Auckland, Forkit delivers fresh, healthy, pre-made meals emphasizing locally sourced ingredients. Their menu caters to various fitness goals, offering nutrient-dense meals without compromising taste. Meals are designed for convenience, requiring only a few minutes in the microwave, and are packaged using food-grade recyclable materials to ensure freshness.
SwoleFoods
SwoleFoods provides high-protein, chef-curated meals tailored to meet the dietary needs of seniors. Their offerings focus on aiding muscle maintenance and recovery, ensuring each meal is an investment in well-being. SwoleFoods emphasizes ease and convenience, delivering flavorful and varied meals that require minimal preparation.
Tīmata
Tīmata offers a holistic approach to senior care, providing support with meals, healthcare, and additional services. Their meals are prepared by Koha Kai and delivered fresh, ready to be heated and enjoyed. Tīmata also offers an app for easy meal selection and ordering, ensuring seniors have access to nutritious food with minimal hassle.
EAT
EAT delivers fresh meals directly to customers’ doors, focusing on providing nutritious and balanced options. They offer a wide range of meals, including stews and lasagnas, designed for convenience and quality. EAT has received positive testimonials from customers who appreciate the ease and nutritional value of their meals.
Meal Box
Meal Box is New Zealand’s only gourmet, chef-prepared, ready-made meal plan provider. They offer a variety of menus, including Keto, Low Calorie, and Protein Plus options. Meals are designed by foodies and arrive frozen, ready to heat and eat, providing a convenient solution for seniors seeking nutritious meals.
Appetise
Appetise combines the ease of a meal kit with the flexibility of home cooking, handling meal planning, grocery shopping, and delivery. This service is ideal for seniors who enjoy cooking but prefer to avoid the hassle of shopping and meal planning.
When selecting a meal provider, consider factors such as menu variety, nutritional value, delivery areas, and compatibility with your home care package. Providers like Able Foods offer specialized services tailored to seniors’ needs, ensuring that maintaining a healthy diet is both convenient and enjoyable.
