On May 20, 11:59*am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> > wrote in message
>
> ...> I work in a deli department at a grocery store, and we have a really
> > nice guy who has been coming in for about 15 years. He is a Viet Nam
> > vet, in his 70s, very eccentric, and a bit paranoid. He's a super nice
> > guy who avoids hospitals and cars, won't accept social security, etc.
> > He has had two heart attacks in the past and refused to go to the
> > hospital.
>
> > He lives in a nearby motel and buses to work downtown every day. The
> > motel won't allow him to have a microwave, hot plate, etc, so he comes
> > by daily for dinner and *tomorrow's lunch.
>
> (snippage)
>
> > So, I am trying to come *up with some alternatives that he can eat as
> > he adjusts his daily diet. He normally eats a lot of sandwiches, corn
> > dogs, chicken strips, and chinese food.
>
> Those things are not exactly heart healthy or low-salt. *If the motel won't
> allow him to use a microwave, doesn't have a stove top or allow a hot plate,
> I have absolutely NO idea what to suggest. *I'm sure he's a very nice guy
> but this situation sounds impossible for you to maintain for very long.
> Especially not since he seems to need medication but won't go to the VA
> hospital.
>
> > In the past, we have done some adjustments to his food, such as adding
> > a can of veggies to some rice and an entree, and heating it up for
> > him. Or adding rice to soup. Stuff like that. We normally do not heat
> > non-deli food, but we make an exception for him.
>
> Are you planning to cook for him on a regular basis? *You can't adjust
> Chinese takeout to be low-salt... it is what it is. *Ditto corndogs, unless
> you plan to buy the sticks and hotdogs and make the batter with low or no
> salt yourself. *Deep fried foods probably aren't a good idea either.
>
> I wish I could offer recipe suggestions but it sounds like he needs more
> than just no- or low-salt meals. *I do admire your trying to take care of
> him. *Best of luck.
>
> Jill

Wow, that was helpful!