healthy food for elderly that can't cook

[what..the?]

I don't live anyway near them I order them would on Tesco's but they are limited now in what they can cook

a) has anyone any experience of meals on wheels

b) has anyone any thoughts on suitable foods that a no or low cooking like at the moment I am ordering cuppa soups and pre-made pasta salads, cooked fish, cooked chicken,even jacket potatoes ....is a bit of a stretch at the moment

Thanks in advance

[bednobs]

what about ready meals ordered from online shopping supermarkets? wiltshire farm foods?

[pastafreak]

When you say that they can't cook....is it because they do not have cooking facilities....no cooker ot microwave?

[pastafreak]

*or*

[what..the?]

well mother is disabled and father has memory issues after a stroke and 'isn't all there' plus he has been looked after all his life and had things done for him so he has limited basic knowledge of how things work to start with.

I think they would even struggle with ready meals as the microwave is difficult for him even though I bought the traditional turn dial type not LCD

[pastafreak]

I agree...they need at least one hot,substantial meal-especially in the winter.
Cooked chicken,roast meats and smoked fish are good...but not prepared salads-too much mayo and salt. Forget Cuppa-soups.

[pastafreak]

It might be better to get someone in to cook a meal for them.

[what..the?]

its true that b) is not a long term option and mother is only just out of hospital and therefore gaining everyday, we're hoping she can help mentally in the kitchen he's the body and she's the mind together their ok, but she is limited just at the moment getting around to help him....

[what..the?]

I am trying to find out about funding i.e if it is free or you have to pay and how much it costs, I suppose all areas are different??

[lardhelmet]

Fab avatar what..the!

[cazzz1975]

have a look at the site

http://www.direct.gov...portAtHome/DG_4000682

meals on wheels are very popular, so they cant be too bad ;)

[oranger]

In our area we used to have meals on wheels, but they now deliver ready meals which still require heating up. not much use say to an old man with no idea about a microwave.

[welshlibranr]

wiltshire farm foods are good, they get meals for every day, they are all microwavable, and tasty...............

[what..the?]

lol thanks lard

head- I don't think people do look in on them when they are together but if mother goes into hospital fathers mind doesn't help him when he's alone so they go round to make sure he hasn't wandered off lol they have help behind them though so I think the point needs raising with the right person or we have to just buckle down and face the payments if it's not free.

Cazz thanks just looking now

[starone]

I haven't tried meals on wheels myself, but I had a friend who had them and in my opinion they were terrible. Mushy mash, processed peas - it usually ended up in the dog. You have to pay for them if you can afford it. I buy online (Tesco) and I usually get several frozen ready meals which heat up easily in the microwave. One warning though, there is only enough for one and if you have a large appetite not even that.

[what..the?]

yes if any meals bought from Tesco's or delivered through meals on wheels need warming in the microwave that still might be a problem, but as a said mother is some what able so as long as she could get through to the kitchen and sit down she can instruct him.

They live just outside Exeter

[ladyalex]

I'm pretty sure that meals on wheels are NOT free.
However, they are usually, but perhaps not everywhere delivered hot and ready to eat.
Wiltshire are excellent but frozen , ready to microwave and a bit more expensive.
Sounds as though you should explore the Social Services in their area. Even if it's only until your Mum feels a bit better.

[what..the?]

bought mother a pre made fresh prawn pasta salad and father put it in the freezer ..oh dear...