Up until a year and a half ago, I was caring for my wife, and Lite n’ Easy meals were an essential support in managing all the extra responsibilities involved. Sadly, she passed away.
I had never been the cook of the family so had a very limited repertoire in the kitchen. After my wife passed, I continued to rely on Lite n’ Easy dinners for good nutrition. This made sure I got my vegetable intake for the day, and I could enjoy a tasty meal with no cooking required.
The food is subsidised by my Home Care Package which makes it only about $3 per meal and the variety is far beyond what I could make myself. I order online but also on occasion, ring the call centre, and I highly praise the excellent customer service I have received. They have a dedicated team for us seniors on a Home Care Package.
This includes meeting mates through the week for walks and competition bowls, both lawn and indoor. Twice a week, I catch the bus to the local hiking trail and walk the 5km round trip to the top of the mountain and back, then have breakfast and talk world affairs with some mates. In total I walk around 40kms per week, as on the other days I do a dedicated walk to the local shops.
As well as walking, coffees and bowls, I like wood turning, as well as writing poetry. It was a poem of mine that I sent to Lite n’ Easy which first got me thinking that I should share my story. I am sure there are many other people out there in a similar situation to me, caring for their spouse then having to work out how they will feed themselves once they are on their own. I hope this can help in some way.
Lite n’ Easy
Cooking a meal can be fun for some
But not a great joy for an older one.
Pots and pans and all those things a mystery
And so too recipes consigned to history.
Preparing the foods really such a pain
And cooking much the same.
Lite n’ Easy has a meal for every taste
And a better option without waste.
In the microwave for a minute or so
All prepared and ready to go.
No washing of plate or dish
What more could one want or wish.
A trial order proved a want for more
And wonder why had not done before.
You’re in charge, so feel free to walk away from the table whenever you want.
Not happy in your first week? No worries, we’ll refund your first payment in full.
Not happy in your first week? No worries, we’ll refund your first payment in full.