Well Aged: Dining With Dignity

By Ginny Gordon Walters

"Well Aged" is more than just a cookbook. It is a resource guide for anyone caring for an elderly or disabled person. All recipes are designed to be easy-to-prepare, easy-to- handle and easy-to-chew.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971313903
• ISBN13: 9780971313903
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: GWhizz Books
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Valuable Contribution to Independent Living

Ginny Gordon Walters has assembled a collection of tasteful and tasty recipes that my 79 year-old mother finds nutritional and easy to prepare; whether cooking for just herself or for a family gathering. The general tips, along with the graphics of special utensils, I found very helpful in trying to provide mom with cookware that can make things a bit easier on her arthritic hands. Ms. Walters' brief comments before each recipe seem indicative of someone who has experienced the ways in which this information can help our older generation maintain their quality of life. A valuable tool for our parents to continue to enjoy their independence!

Well Aged: Dining with Dignity

This beautiful and thoughful cook book offers a wonderful selection of "comfort" foods with high nutritional value for the elderly and/or disabled person. Since nutrition is a key factor in health and longevity, Walters has highlighted the needs for certain foods and collected easy-to-make recipes focusing on those needs. In addition, the Introduction and Tableware sections have valuable and innovative tips for those caring for the elderly. I highly recommend this book!

Practical and eye-opening

As I read this book, I thought of my dad who is 75 yrs. old and still lives alone, managing just fine for now. I know the day is coming when he won't be able to be so independent. This book helped me think about a most basic, but critical, issue: his nutrition as he ages. Not only does Ms. Walters' book give me ideas about how he can continue to eat tasty, nutritious meals, but it also points out things I had never thought about before that will allow him to dine without embarrassment (i.e., easy to use/hold utensils and plates). The section on "Dining Tips and Tricks" is worth the price of the book alone. Two ideas really struck me: many older people don't eat much when they eat alone and when they do dine with others, there may be a subtle "rush" to eat quickly. I think her idea of eating meals together and taking the time to savor the food and the companionship can apply to everyone, not just the elder population.

Great for the whole family!

Although "Well Aged" is a book that has been designed to assist caregivers in providing healthful and ability-appropriate meals for elderly people, I have found that many of the recipes are great for the whole family. Kids love the flavor, but what they may not realize is that they have just had a few full servings of veggies! The recipes are so straight forward, making them quick and easy to prepare after a day at the office (and the kids can help too). Someday I may end up looking after my parents as they age, and I will be greatful to have a guide like this around. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for healthy, delicious meals that can please everyone.

Well Aged is Well Done

This book is a gold mine of information and suggested meals for those of us dealing with an aging parent. Using the suggestions allows our elderly to maintain their dignity and independence during meals. The ease and practicality of the recipes makes them realistic for everyone - no special ingredients that will only be used once and for only a specific dish. In addition, these recipes can easily be used for small children just learning to feed themselves. Well written, practical and very useable.