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*** Leeds & Sheffield Care Home have 1 ensuite room available ***
*** Homecare hours available in Sheffield ***
Last week was National Meals on Wheels Week, which ran from 2 to 6 November. It’s a good moment to think about something that’s easy to take for granted: a proper meal, eaten regularly, and ideally in good company.
For many older people living at home, mealtimes get harder over time. Cooking can become tiring, shopping trips get fewer, appetite fades, and eating alone every day takes the enjoyment out of it. Little by little, meals get skipped or replaced with tea and biscuits, and that can affect health far more than people realise.
During Meals on Wheels Week, the National Association of Care Catering wrote to the Prime Minister, supported by leaders from across the care sector, including Care England, the National Care Forum and the British Dietetic Association. They asked for good nutrition and hydration to be a core part of the planned National Care Service.
1.3 million
people over 65 in the UK are estimated to be malnourished
93%
of them live in the community, not in hospital or a care home
The letter also points out that Meals on Wheels services are not something councils are required to provide, and that many have been lost over the years.
In other words, the people most at risk are often living in their own homes, where nobody may notice that meals are being missed.
It can be hard to spot, especially if you don’t see a relative every day. Things to look out for include:
If you’re worried, it’s always worth mentioning it to their GP, who can check their weight and suggest the right support.
Support with meals is one of the most common reasons families get in touch with our home care team in Sheffield. Every care plan is built around the person, but help at mealtimes can include:
Because our carers visit regularly, they get to know each person’s routines and tastes. That familiarity makes a real difference, particularly for people living with dementia, who may forget to eat or find mealtimes confusing.
Our home care team covers the S7, S8, S10 and S11 areas of Sheffield, and visits can be arranged at the times that suit, including mealtimes.
Food is about more than nutrition. Sharing a meal is one of the simplest ways to feel connected, and eating alone day after day is one of the quieter effects of loneliness.
That’s one of the reasons we started our Friendship Lunches, bringing people together for a hot lunch, a singer, a raffle and plenty of good company. Our most recent lunch at the Cross Scythes in Totley was a lovely afternoon, and more are planned.
For anyone who would enjoy company and a home-cooked meal during the day, day care at our Sheffield care home in Nether Edge offers a full programme of activities alongside freshly prepared food and friendly faces.
If you’re worried that a parent or relative isn’t eating as well as they used to, our team is happy to talk it through, with no obligation.
Help with meals at home
Talk to our Sheffield home care team about support at mealtimes.
Day care in Nether Edge
Company, activities and freshly prepared food at our Sheffield care home.
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