We're in that strange stage where Mum is not really eating, unless she is with someone, but doesn't need any other care - Some dementia but is very capable of looking after herself and her flat. And my siblings and I are doing the more complicated stuff re finances and health - as well as going to see her when we can.
So we are looking for someone to "have lunch" with her five days a week... first person we tried she found "too talkative" and cancelled her more often than not.
Mum's fairly reclusive, happy to chat about simple stuff with us but very happy living solo and watching TV and occasionally going out... and still plays bridge with friends two or three times a month (we think).
Any tips anyone can share about how to approach this? I'm thinking possibly watching television together? Or doing some "sorting"/cleaning gently in another room while Mum eats....
But she is SO good at saying she is not hungry now and will have something later... and then not doing so. Just lost interest....So we're going to need someone who is gently insistent, while we also tell Mum how important it is to her and us
Sadly we don't have Meals on Wheels near us so are going to have to find someone independently