Why Boomers will need TLC
Home delivery meal suppliers, such as Tender Loving Cuisine, are about to experience a boom of their own thanks to Australia's baby boomers.
Statistics already show that one person out of every ten is now 60 or above and by 2050 this figure will be one in five.
As the baby boomers, those born between 1945 and 1960, hit 60 they are set to become the convenience or "home delivery" generation.
The majority of baby boomers believe they will continue working and also continue living in their own homes during their "golden years". No nursing homes for them.
Australia's baby boomers with assets will most likely follow the growing US-trend and move into serviced apartments or small lifestyle villages.
In New York the over sixties are already seeking expensive apartments that provide prepared, ready to eat meals as part of the rent agreement.
Last year the Hyatt Corporation opened its first senior residence in New York State. It had an assisted-living component, where residents paid $US3,300 per month for a one-bedroom unit under a plan that included two meals a day and weekly servicing of the apartment.
That type of lifestyle represents good news for Tender Loving Cuisine, Sydney's fastest-growing home delivery meal provider.
Tender Loving Cuisine (TLC) Chief Executive Officer Jack Barker said the importance of eating nutritionally balanced food was a list topper to baby boomers.
"Instead of resorting to unhealthy take-away food or tinned and other fast food that can be lacking in taste and nutrition, TLC provides a tasty premium quality home delivered alternative," he said.
"Our new range of organic meals is ideally suited to the baby boomers who are seeking something different from traditional meals."
Mr. Barker said the new range of organic meals included meat or chicken dishes, pasta, risotto and soups, including vegetarian and vegan choices.
To order meals online, visit www.tlc.org.au or call 1800-801-200.
As well as delivering to Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast, TLC also delivers prepared meals to the Mid-North Coast.
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