- If kitchen appliances are too high or too low to reach, find a senior-friendly handy-man in your neighbourhood who could move appliances on to the counter, or a waist-height cupboard as well.
- Have an honest conversation with your parent about cleaning out the fridge but not just replacing the food with new supplies- ask him or her if they need help cooking, grocery shopping, and picking out nutritional meals. Make sure that you give your parent a variety of options and be open to suggestions.
- Make sure to apply dates to perishable items, including salad dressings, spices, and canned foods. This will make it easier for your parent to prepare his or her own meals moving forward.
- Offer to help your parent with cooking, as they may have probably noticed a change in his/her dexterity and mobility.
- If your parent’s food habits are changing, have an honest discussion with them about it. Provide them with options and reassurance that you are working with them to eliminate their fear or loss of independence.
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