Caring for someone else often means putting your own needs last. Many caregivers find themselves skipping meals, grabbing whatever is quick, or simply running out of energy to think about their own health. But your well-being matters—and good nutrition is a key part of keeping your body and mind strong.

On Tuesday, November 18, Caregivers Alberta invites you to a supportive webinar designed with caregivers in mind. Registered Dietitian and fellow caregiver, Suneet Jaswal, will share both professional expertise and personal insights about how nutrition impacts caregiver health. From the risks of malnutrition and “hidden hunger” to the connection between food, mental health, and immune function, Suneet will help shine a light on why nourishing yourself is an essential part of caregiving. You’ll also walk away with practical, doable tips for making nutrition part of your daily care plan—without adding more stress to your plate.

SUNEET JASWAL:

Suneet Jaswal is the Registered Dietitian at Calgary Meals on Wheels with a Master’s degree in Applied Nutrition from the University of Guelph and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food with a minor in Psychology and certificate in Food Insecurity from Toronto Metropolitan University. With extensive experience in both clinical and community nutrition, Suneet works to improve food security and ensure vulnerable populations have access to nourishing, balanced meals. As a caregiver for his 98-year-old grandmother living with dementia, Suneet has a personal understanding of the physical, emotional, and mental toll caregiving can take. Drawing from a background in menu development and nutrient analysis, Suneet is passionate about making nutrition practical, accessible, and supportive for both caregivers and those they care for.

We’ll also be joined by Meals on Wheels, who will share how their community programs and partnerships can support caregivers by making nutritious meals more accessible.

CHRISTINE HENTSCHEL:

Christine Hentschel is the Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Calgary Meals on Wheels. She oversees community partnerships that support new connections and programs to build greater collective impact, and she contributes to collaborative committees and projects in the sector. Christine is also the resident data guru and leads internal projects to strengthen and enhance operational efficiency. Her entire career has been in the nonprofit sector, over a decade of which has been at Calgary Meals on Wheels.

Whether you are a caregiver yourself, a professional supporting caregivers, or part of an organization working alongside them, this session offers knowledge, tools, and community resources that can ease the strain of caregiving by making healthy eating increasingly achievable and sustainable.