{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fba6671e9-9ffb-4438-9f81-dbd1d373ec6b","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"013. Chefs for Seniors: a service providing nutritious food and companionship","description":"There are 2 common reasons seniors move to senior living: not eating properly and the need for companionship. Chefs for Seniors addresses both. \u00a0Dr. Shaneka Baylor is a franchise owner with Chefs for Seniors in Arlington / Grand Prairie. She\u2019s a board-certified geriatric and ambulatory care clinical pharmacist and certified diabetes educator with the motto \u201cHealthy eating can be tasty.\u201d\u00a0 Though she worked as a pharmacist for 12 years, her desire to serve the senior community through food led her to combine her passions. Chefs for Seniors gives peace of mind to seniors by creating delicious and nutritious meals that can be customized to address a variety of dietary concerns. Dr. Baylor noticed when she was a pharmacist that many chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes can be helped with the right diet. Chefs for Seniors makes it easy, starting with a consultation to get an idea of the individual\u2019s needs, as well as an in-home assessment. Chefs come with their own equipment to the home and meal preps for the week - also providing seniors a great opportunity to connect with another person and weigh in on their meals. Takeaways:-\u00a0Chefs for Seniors is a great option for those who have had surgery, need help with nutrition or simply want to avoid grocery stores.-\u00a0It can be a short- or long-term solution; there are no contracts.-\u00a0The standard service includes 5 weeks of rotating meals where you can choose 4 menu items from among 12 options each week. Each meal offers multiple portions.-\u00a0Meals are labeled so you know if it\u2019s dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, etc. Plus, custom meal plans are available for those with health issues and allergies.-\u00a0Chefs can connect with doctors and dieticians to help create an individual meal plan.-\u00a0Due to COVID-19, chefs take special safety measures: wearing masks, wiping down commonly touched surfaces, maintaining 6 feet of distance and much more.-\u00a0Chefs spend roughly 2 hours cooking and talking with you each week about what works and what doesn\u2019t, how to reheat food, and even how to make your favorite dishes from childhood. -\u00a0Long-term care insurance may reimburse you for this service.Topics discussed in this episode:- How Chefs for Seniors works- The importance of diet and nutrition- Diet and chronic diseases / conditions- Companionship and routine- How COVID-19 has affected this serviceTo connect to Dr. Shaneka and to learn more about Chefs for Seniors Arlington & Grand Prairie please visit:\u00a0https://chefsforseniors.com/arlington-grand-prairie-txhttps://www.facebook.com/Chefs-for-Seniors-2368403996704495Dr. Shaneka Baylor: 469-476-2420To suggest a topic, be a guest or to support the podcast please email Lori@Loriwilliams-seniorservices.com or reach out online:https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1bfacc2a-972c-48e6-8bca-6af5306c63dc/23108943afb058f2fcf9e7824ffc27b8-square-big.jpg"}