Debunking Common Senior Nutrition Myths: Eating Alone or With Others Doesn’t Matter

Seniors who live alone and are required to prepare food by themselves often have bad eating habits. For one, some physical and cognitive issues often cause seniors to become unable to prepare healthy, well-balanced meals. Also, eating almost every meal in isolation can exacerbate loneliness, isolation, and anxiety.

For seniors living alone, hiring a caregiver to prepare meals or to simply keep them some company can be very beneficial.