Try: Check options with local senior service organizations churches meals on wheels and other volunteer groups make some calls and find out if there are any local grocery stores who deliver some stores charge for this while others may do it as a public service if the cr is living in a senior housing community check to see what transportation options are available many senior communities have a van that takes the residents shopping on a regular basis some senior communities may have a car and driver that can be used there is usually a per mile charge for this service you will probably need to make a reservation ahead of time so plan accordingly check out public transportation options if the cr is physically able to use them for example taxi and chauffer services buses commuter trains for example the metro system that runs under ground in the washington d c area or the elevated trains in chicago may allow the cr to get around the metro area with relative ease however the cr would need to be in good physical shape and able to walk moderate distances check out online grocery shopping services that would deliver directly to the cr cr’s living quarters there is a delivery fee for this service however the convenience makes this a very good option if the cr is unable to place an order online you would need to find a friend or family member who can assist the cr check out in home caregiving agencies they provide companionship help with household chores grocery shopping meal preparation and so on many of these services are non-medical and the cost is generally lower than hiring a nurse or health care professional ask a family member or friend to take the cr to the grocery store this option only works well if the family member or friend lives in close proximity to the cr if a friend or family member has to drive a significant distance to take the cr grocery shopping the time involved cost of gas and so on need to be considered in the decision while other options taxi home delivery and so on may appear to be expensive they may be the lowest cost option compared to a friend or family member driving a great distance

Materials: Computer with an internet connection phone book and phone

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Keywords: Public transit home health care home caregiving nutrition poor diet anemia

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed