Gourmet meals to break the isolation of our seniors

Dear Captains,

If you're already on vacation, enjoy, let go! Unfortunately, this isn't the case for many seniors who are camping out in their residences. Fortunately, there's no shortage of gourmet addresses, and bistros are joyful landmarks. An art of living that we continue to develop throughout France for our seniors. Let's take a look at these moments of happiness.

A look back at the La Table de nos Aînés initiative at the L'Instant Gourmand restaurant in Valenciennes (59):
"The residents have rediscovered the true taste of the terroir. I was surprised to see some of the residents, who don't usually have much of an appetite, finish their plates! A change of scenery and the fact that they are valued has opened up their appetites."

Returning to the La Table de nos Aînés initiative at the L'Ataraxie restaurant in Toucy (89):
"We were very well received. It has to be said that we're not used to gourmet restaurants! Impressed by the work of the cooks and waiters, who have their work cut out for them. The chef came and we took a photo. It's all a change from our daily routine."

Returning to the Invite a senior to lunch initiative at the Envol des saveurs restaurant in CROLLES (38):
"A moment out of time, taken out of the usual care context, with a caregiver who enjoyed this moment of respite. A special mention for the starter and the bugnes à la fleur de sel. And a magnificent view of the Belledonne mountain range and the Dent de Crolles."

We're not going to beat around the bush: in the north, in Burgundy, Rhône-Alpes, Languedoc-Roussillon, Paris... Etoilés et Solidaires has more than one trick up its shopping bag, and takes you where you least expect it. 

You're touched by the cause of old age? 

1. Our concept is really cool: offering a meal to senior / healthcare professional / or / young intergenerational roommate / or / family caregiver duos
2. Our initiative is the perfect way to share both a gourmet and convivial moment
3. Duos don't have to manage anything. Our Étoilés & Solidaires team reserves the restaurant suggested by the duo
4. Testimonials from satisfied duos will appear in our next newsletter and also, on our social networks (no obligation of course! )
5. Best of all, you'll be making seniors want to get out and about again. Getting moving helps maintain autonomy and self-esteem. 

🍽️ In 2023 - 144 seniors and companions took part in our initiative, invite a senior to lunch. 

🍽️ Since January 2024 - 100 seniors and carers have taken part in our initiative, inviting a senior to lunch. 

Our aim is to offer meals in our 15 French regions to enable many seniors and carers to share a warm, complicit moment.