Helping You Maintain a Comfortable, Welcoming Home
Good nutrition and a clean, comfortable home environment are essential for wellbeing and independence. At Care and Companionship with Emma, our meal preparation and household duties service helps you maintain the home you love whilst ensuring you're eating well and staying healthy.
The Importance of Good Nutrition
As we age or face health challenges, cooking and eating well can become increasingly difficult. Shopping for ingredients, standing to prepare food, and finding the motivation to cook for one can all present challenges. Yet good nutrition is vital for:
- Maintaining strength and energy
- Supporting immune system function
- Aiding recovery from illness
- Managing health conditions like diabetes
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Supporting mental wellbeing
- Enjoying quality of life
Our meal preparation service ensures you continue to enjoy nutritious, delicious meals without the stress and difficulty of cooking.
Our Meal Preparation Service
Planning Nutritious Meals We work with you to plan meals that are nutritious, balanced, and – most importantly – that you'll enjoy. We take into account:
- Your food preferences and favourites
- Any dietary requirements or restrictions
- Cultural or religious food preferences
- Texture modifications if needed (soft, pureed)
- Meals recommended by healthcare professionals
- Your appetite and portion sizes
Shopping for Ingredients We can help with food shopping, either:
- Accompanying you to the shops if you'd like to choose items yourself
- Shopping on your behalf with a shopping list
- Ordering online shopping deliveries
- Picking up items from local shops
We always check use-by dates and ensure food is stored safely.
Preparing Fresh Meals Our care professionals can prepare meals from scratch, including:
- Breakfast – porridge, toast, eggs, cereals
- Lunch – sandwiches, soups, salads, hot meals
- Dinner – home-cooked meals using fresh ingredients
- Snacks and light bites
- Special occasion meals
We prepare food safely and hygienically, following all food safety guidelines.
Batch Cooking and Freezing If you prefer, we can prepare several meals at once, portioning and freezing them so you have ready meals available. This is particularly useful if you have care visits less frequently but want home-cooked food throughout the week.
Heating Pre-Prepared Meals If you have ready meals or frozen meals, we can heat them properly and serve them attractively.
Supporting You to Cook If you enjoy cooking but need assistance, we can work alongside you in the kitchen, helping with the tasks you find difficult whilst supporting your independence.
Making Mealtimes Enjoyable
Food is about more than just nutrition – it's about pleasure, comfort, and social connection. We ensure mealtimes are enjoyable by:
Creating Appealing Presentations We present food attractively, making meals inviting and appetising.
Sitting and Eating Together If you'd like company during meals, we're happy to join you. Sharing a meal and conversation makes eating more enjoyable and less lonely.
Respecting Mealtime Routines Everyone has their own mealtime preferences – perhaps you like breakfast at 7am sharp, or dinner at 5pm. We work around your routines and preferences.
Accommodating Changing Appetites Appetite can vary from day to day. We're flexible, adjusting portion sizes and meal choices based on how you're feeling.
Supporting Special Dietary Needs
We have experience catering for various dietary requirements:
- Diabetic diets – managing carbohydrates and blood sugar levels
- Low sodium – for heart health and blood pressure
- Soft or pureed foods – for swallowing difficulties
- High protein – for wound healing or building strength
- Gluten-free – for coeliac disease or intolerances
- Vegetarian or vegan – plant-based diets
- Cultural or religious requirements – halal, kosher, or other dietary laws
We can work with dietitians or speech and language therapists if specialist dietary advice is needed.
Household Duties – Maintaining Your Home
A clean, tidy, comfortable home contributes significantly to wellbeing and independence. When household tasks become difficult, our support helps you maintain the home environment you deserve.
What Household Support We Provide
Light Housekeeping We can help with regular light housekeeping tasks:
- Dusting and polishing
- Vacuuming and sweeping
- Tidying and organising
- Wiping down kitchen surfaces
- Cleaning bathrooms and toilets
- Making beds and changing bedding
- Taking out rubbish and recycling
Kitchen Cleaning After meal preparation, we ensure kitchens are left clean and tidy:
- Washing up dishes and pans
- Loading/unloading dishwashers
- Wiping down surfaces and appliances
- Cleaning sinks
- Tidying cupboards and surfaces
Laundry We can help with all aspects of laundry:
- Operating washing machines and tumble dryers
- Hanging washing out to dry
- Ironing clothes and linen
- Folding and putting away clean laundry
- Organising wardrobes and drawers
Shopping Assistance Beyond food shopping, we can help with:
- Collecting prescriptions from pharmacies
- Shopping for household essentials
- Posting letters and parcels
- Banking errands
- Other local errands as needed
Pet Care We understand that pets are family. We can help with:
- Feeding pets
- Changing water bowls
- Walking dogs (short local walks)
- Cleaning litter trays
- Basic pet care tasks
Supporting Your Independence
Our approach is to support, not take over. We:
Work Alongside You If you can still do certain tasks but need help with others, we work with you rather than doing everything ourselves.
Encourage What You Can Do Maintaining abilities is important. We encourage you to participate in tasks you enjoy and can still manage.
Adapt as Needs Change As abilities change, we adapt our support accordingly. We can do more as needed, or step back if independence improves.
Maintaining Standards and Preferences
Everyone has their own standards and preferences for their home. We respect that this is your home and do things your way:
- We learn how you like things done
- We use your preferred cleaning products
- We respect your organisational systems
- We ask before moving or changing anything
- We work at your preferred pace
Your home should remain your space, reflecting your standards and preferences.
Creating Comfortable Routines
Routine provides structure and comfort. We can:
- Visit at consistent times each week
- Follow established routines for tasks
- Maintain familiar mealtime schedules
- Create predictable, reassuring patterns
This consistency is particularly important for those with dementia or anxiety.
Safety in the Home
Whilst providing household support, we're also mindful of home safety. We'll:
- Notice and report any safety hazards
- Ensure walkways are clear and uncluttered
- Check that equipment is working properly
- Report maintenance issues that need addressing
- Keep floors clean and dry to prevent falls
Reducing Stress and Worry
Household tasks and meal preparation can become overwhelming sources of stress. Perhaps you:
- Worry about falling whilst cleaning
- Feel exhausted after cooking a meal
- Can't manage the shopping anymore
- Feel overwhelmed by housework piling up
- Don't eat properly because cooking is too difficult
Our support removes these worries, allowing you to relax and enjoy your home without the burden of tasks that have become too challenging.
Working with Family Carers
If family members are providing care, our meal and household support can:
- Reduce their burden and workload
- Ensure proper nutrition when they can't be there
- Maintain home cleanliness between their visits
- Allow them to focus on companionship rather than chores
- Give them peace of mind about practical matters
Quality of Life Benefits
Regular support with meals and household duties provides numerous benefits:
- Better nutrition – eating well supports overall health
- Comfortable home – enjoying a clean, tidy environment
- Reduced stress – not worrying about tasks you can't manage
- Maintained independence – staying in your own home
- Dignity – not living in an unclean environment
- Social interaction – regular contact during visits
- Safety – reduced risks from hazards or poor nutrition
Flexible Service Packages
Support can be tailored to your needs:
- Daily visits – for meal preparation and light daily housekeeping
- Several times weekly – regular support with meals and cleaning
- Weekly visits – for bigger household tasks and batch cooking
- Combined with other care – meal and housework support alongside personal care
Professional and Trustworthy
All our care professionals:
- Are fully DBS checked and insured
- Are trained in food hygiene and safety
- Understand infection control and cleaning standards
- Are trustworthy and reliable
- Respect your home and possessions
- Maintain confidentiality
You can trust us in your home.
Why Choose Our Meal Preparation and Household Service?
- Flexible support – tailored to your specific needs
- Fresh, home-cooked meals – nutritious food you'll enjoy
- Respect for preferences – doing things your way
- Reliable service – consistent, dependable visits
- Professional standards – trained in food safety and hygiene
- Supporting independence – helping you stay in your own home
- Local understanding – knowledge of Pembrokeshire shops and services
Getting Started
If you'd benefit from support with meal preparation or household duties, we'd be delighted to help. We offer a free consultation where we'll:
- Visit you at home to discuss your needs
- Understand your preferences for meals and housekeeping
- Explain how we can help
- Create a support plan tailored to you
- Provide a clear, transparent quote
Contact us today on 07710 268380 or email careandcompanionshipwithemma@gmail.com to arrange your free consultation.
Let us help you enjoy nutritious meals and a comfortable home.
