Patient & Family Education

Case Study: Nutrition Support for an Older Adult With Chronic Limited Mobility Prepared by Chef’s Care Corporation Written: February 2026 Service Type:  Non-medical, in-home meal care and nutrition support Duration of Engagement:  6 months Patient Profile Age:  82-year-old male Living Situation:  Private residence (Libertyville, IL) Care History:  Multiple hospital admissions and skilled rehabilitation facility stays over the prior 18 months Functional Challenges: Chronic l

Discover how physical disabilities such as Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis affect eating, swallowing, and nutrition. Learn real case studies, challenges, and practical solutions including therapy strategies, adaptive utensils, and safe-swallow techniques. eating challenges with disabilities Topics how physical disabilities affect eating Parkinson’s and eating difficulties dysphagia in Parkinson’s disease cerebral palsy feeding difficulties multiple

Introduction Many families pay out of pocket for caregiving or meal care without realizing their long-term care insurance  or short-term recovery plan  may help. These policies often cover the cost of in-home support for individuals recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or aging at home.Understanding how to activate your benefits can help you make the most of the care you’ve already planned for. What Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover? Most long-term care (L