When it comes to daily meal time, it can be difficult to find options that work for both you and your loved one. Thankfully there are tons of options we recommend and want to share so home-cooked, nutritious meals are a part of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here are some of our favorite meal options for seniors in Arizona:
Cooked Meal Delivery Options
For seniors who may have limited mobility or face difficulty in preparing meals themselves, cooked meal delivery services are the perfect healthy and delicious option. Here are two fantastic choices we recommend in Arizona:
Meals on Wheels is a larger cooked meal delivery service that’s been providing delicious dinners to seniors for a long time. While Meals on Wheels isn't available in all areas of the West Valley, the Area Agency on Aging offers a range of critical programs and services, which often include information on Meals on Wheels delivery and local service areas.
Meals of Joy is the Meals on Wheels service specifically tailored for the West Valley of Phoenix. They provide a wide variety of home-delivered meals for seniors, but all have that home-cooked love in them.
Local Pre-Prepped Meals To Pick Up And Cook
If you prefer to for either you, your caregiver, or your loved one to pick up meals and enjoy the convenience of pre-prepped dishes, you have some excellent choices:
Dream Dinners is located in the North Phoenix area and provides a fantastic service where you can visit their location and select from a variety of pre-prepped meals. This allows you to choose the meals that sound the most appetizing to you, while still benefiting from the convenience of minimal cooking.
Chef Comes to Your Loved One’s Home and Preps Their Meals
If you want your loved one to truly have the experience of home cooking, there is the option to hire a chef to come over and prep meals. Although this is a more expensive option, for seniors who struggle with regular meal time, here is the best option we recommend:
Chefs for Seniors Meal Service in Sun City & Surprise, AZ
With Chefs for Seniors, your loved one can have their own personal chef who not only prepares delicious meals, but also takes into account dietary preferences and restrictions. This service is perfect for seniors who appreciate the culinary experience in the comfort of their own home.
Subscription Services for Ultimate Convenience
If your loved one enjoys cooking, but needs a little extra help with meal planning and grocery shopping, consider popular subscription services like Home Chef, Hello Fresh, and Blue Apron. These services deliver ingredients and recipes to your doorstep, making meal preparation a breeze.
Order Groceries Online
If your loved one enjoys making their own meals from start to finish, but needs a helping hand with grocery shopping, Instacart or DoorDash are fantastic solutions. Both services allow you to order groceries online and have them delivered to your doorstep, saving you the time and effort of navigating the grocery store.
Our Carepros - Your Compassionate Mealtime Assistants
At Home Instead , we understand that mealtime should be a joyful and stress-free experience for seniors. Our services are tailored to your specific needs and preferences, so we want to ensure as a caregiving team we are helping with any aspect of meal time your loved one needs. Here's how we can assist you:
- We can prep together: If your loved one enjoys being a part of the cooking process, we're there to assist and guide through meal preparation, making it an enjoyable and interactive experience for everyone.
- We can prep so you can cook: If your loved one prefers a more hands-on approach, we can do the prep work, leaving them with the fun part of cooking.
- We shop so you can cook: If grocery shopping is a challenge, we'll handle it for you, ensuring you have all the ingredients you need for your favorite meals.
- We can completely shop, prep, and cook everything: For seniors who desire a fully hassle-free experience, we can take care of everything, from shopping and meal prep to cooking, so you can simply savor your delicious meals.
- We can help with meal subscription services: If your loved one needs assistance navigating meal subscription services like Home Chef, Hello Fresh, or Blue Apron, we're here to help select the best options and place your orders.
- We can help you order groceries on Instacart: If using technology is a challenge, we can assist in ordering groceries on Instacart or Doordash, ensuring your loved one gets everything they need.
- We can help make your grocery lists and meal plans for the week: Planning meals and creating grocery lists can be overwhelming. Our Care Pros can help plan meals, create grocery lists, and ensure all the ingredients on hand.
- We can go pick up your prepared meals: For those who want to go down the prepared meals route, we can pick them up, eliminating the most difficult aspect for your loved one.
Arizona offers a range of meal delivery options for seniors, whether you're looking for home-delivered cooked meals, pre-prepped dishes, or the personalized touch of a private chef. And with our Care Pros ready to assist you, you can tailor your mealtime experience to your liking, ensuring you enjoy delicious and nutritious meals with ease. If you’re wanting to learn more about any of the options available, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Home Instead.
