Many more services have become available over the past couple of years, which can make it much easier for seniors to age in place and stay in their comfortable homes as they get older. One of the best services that has now become available almost everywhere is grocery delivery. Most major grocery stores offer grocery delivery now and the process is very simple.
Seniors use an app or a website to shop. They can find all the products they usually use and add them to an online cart. Once they’re done choosing the items they want, they can choose replacement items if the ones they want aren’t in stock. Then they can choose a delivery day and time, leave instructions for the person delivering the groceries, and pay with a credit card.
The delivery person leaves the groceries outside the door, inside the garage, or wherever the senior asks for them to be put. Some services will even bring the grocery bags inside for seniors. Many companies that offer this service offer phone assistance to seniors who have trouble using an app or a website. Seniors with home care can have a home care provider help them shop and ensure they order the products they need.
The Benefits
Having groceries delivered solves a huge problem for most seniors. Even seniors that don’t have a medical condition that makes shopping difficult can struggle with grocery shopping. Seniors who don’t drive may find it tough to get to the store, especially if they have limited transportation options. Shopping can be tiring, and seniors may have a tough time handling all those bags of heavy items.
With grocery delivery, seniors don’t have to worry about things like:
- Slipping in a parking lot or in a store when the weather is bad.
- Going out in the cold, rain, or snow.
- Having to push a heavy cart through a large store.
- Having to pick up heavy items, put them in the cart, then pick them up again to put them on the checkout belt.
And many other hassles and potential safety risks. There are always some things that can be wrong using a grocery delivery service, like getting the wrong items or not getting the best quality fresh items. But the benefits of grocery delivery for seniors far outweigh any drawbacks.
Grocery Pickup
Another option for seniors who can still drive is grocery pickup. Seniors can use the same app or website as the delivery service to shop. Then they can pull up to a designated spot in front of their favorite store. Lastly, someone will load all the groceries into the car for them. Grocery pickup is a good option for seniors who don’t want to pay a delivery fee. Though they may still want the convenience of having someone shop and bag their groceries for them. A home care provider can also pick up the groceries for seniors using the pickup service.
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