When choosing the right option for you, consider the following factors:
Meal Customisation
Are meal providers allowing for tailored meals to meet texture or dietary requirements?
Many elderly consumers may have health conditions or nutritional requirements that need catering to, check out each provider to see what their stance is on meeting individual dietary needs.
Senior Discounts
Despite senior discounts each provider will price meals differently based on delivery, quality of produce, seasonality, cost to prepare meals etc.
Compare providers to see if your budget meets their price points.
Nutrition
It’s important to consider nutritional needs that differ from person to person and this is particularly true in the elderly.
Ensure meals are nutritionally formulated with the elderly in mind, look for providers that have a dietitian-designed meal range and check nutritional values of meals before committing to a service.
To understand how macronutrients play a role in your diet, read our guide here.
Delivery
If you require delivery to be made to a specific location such as a retirement home, aged care facility, hospital etc.
Ensure this provider specifies they can deliver to your door – some providers will only take meals to doorsteps of stand-alone residential homes.