Griswold Home Care
  • Services
  • Specialties
  • About
  • Blog
  • News
  • Caregivers
  • Franchising
  • Foundation
  • 1-800-474-7965
February 28, 2019  |  By Jeremy Rodriguez In Process of Aging, Senior Care Advice

Grocery Shopping for Elderly Adults: A Senior Shopping Service You May Need

Senior Man Receiving Groceries

Shopping for groceries can be a hassle for some seniors due to the physical and mental demands. Today, we will go over some shopping service options to make your grocery store trip easier.

Physical Difficulties of Grocery Shopping for the Elderly

Grocery shopping for elderly adults can be difficult due to the following physical activities.

  • Lifting heavy bags
  • Bending and reaching for items
  • Reading small labels
  • Pushing shopping carts
  • Walking and standing for a long period of time
  • Driving a vehicle to and from the store

Furthermore, shopping involves using mental aspects, and memory may deteriorate with age.

Medications and other chronic diseases can also impact a senior’s ability to shop. Be wary of side effects when performing specific tasks. Using a shopping service for seniors can alleviate physical strain and ensure you get all of the groceries you need.

Shopping Services for the Elderly

A grocery shopping service for seniors can be affordable and stress-free. Here are a few resources to make grocery shopping for seniors into an easy activity.

  • Amazon Fresh: If you’re already an Amazon Prime customer, you can add this service for an extra $14.99 a month. Choose from same-day or next-day delivery.
  • Brandless: Choose from dozens of non-perishable food items for a $36-per-year membership. Brandless will also round up key ingredients to form meal suggestions.
  • Fresh Direct: Get $25 off your first delivery of $99 or more with Fresh Direct. Pick the best time slot for delivery and your groceries are on their way.
  • Instacart: Get deliveries in as little as an hour. Instacart offers free delivery for your first 14 days of membership with Express.
  • Jet: Free shipping for all orders over $35 is one of the many perks of Jet. Orders ship 2-5 business days and includes faster two-day shipping on select items.
  • PeaPod: Get $20 off your first delivery. Delivery fees can be as low as $7.95 and can be delivered around your schedule.
  • Shipt: Scroll through the aisles using the Shipt app and connect with your shopper via text for last-minute changes. Get your groceries delivered within an hour.

Home care can also provide a light senior shopping service through caregivers and companion care.

Shopping Tips for the Elderly

It’s important to take care of yourself while shopping. Here are some elderly shopping suggestions.

  • Make a shopping list to prepare for several days of meals.
  • Check your grocery stores for senior discount days.
  • Note your favorite brands on your list. If you prefer a certain brand of milk, be sure to jot that down so you don’t get it confused with other countless options in the aisles.
  • When browsing the aisles, remember specific ingredients or foods you need to avoid. Writing these ingredients down in the upper-righthand corner of your list may be helpful.
  • Shop at larger chain stores with wider aisles and parking spaces to allow easy movement.
  • Bring reading glasses to examine small print.
  • Keep yourself in the store’s perimeter, where the healthiest food is often located.
  • Do not shop on an empty stomach. Studies have proven that shopping before eating leads to more impulse buys.

Have any other shopping tips? Share them with us in the comments below!

+1
Tweet
Share
Share
Pin
Subscribe
Griswold Caring Times
About the Blog

Founded in 2006, CaringTimes is a resource center for those seeking home care information and support as they care for elderly parents and research senior in-home care options. Our mission is to celebrate, educate, and advocate aging issues. We highlight available resources and share our expertise during a very difficult and challenging time in many adults’ lives.

RECENT POSTS
  • Beauty Therapy for the Elderly
  • What are the Emotional Needs of the Elderly?
  • Happy Holidays: Send Cards and Write Letters to Elderly Friends and Family
  • Gifts for Seniors: What’s New This Holiday Season?
  • Checking on the Elderly: When to be Concerned
Categories:
DISCLAIMER
The CaringTimes blog pro­vides gen­eral infor­ma­tion and dis­cus­sion to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge about various health-related topics. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and linked materials within this blog are not intended and should not be interpreted as med­ical advice. If the reader or any other per­son has a med­ical con­cern, he or she should con­sult with a licensed physi­cian or other qualified health care provider. Never forgo pro­fes­sional med­ical advice or delay in seek­ing medical attention because of some­thing you have read on this blog or in any of the linked materials. If you think you may have a med­ical emer­gency, call your doc­tor immediately.
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Follow Us on Twitter
  • RSS Feed
Ways to Pay Discover 5 Ways to Pay DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE
Guide to Home Care Take a Brochure DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE
Copyright 2019 Griswold Home Care. All Rights Reserved  |  Privacy Policy   |  Terms of Use  |  Site Map
The Griswold Home Care service model varies depending on which state the office is in. In some states, our service is solely to refer thoroughly screened professional caregivers. In other states, we employ and supervise the caregivers. In every state, we’re 100% focused on quality services and responsiveness to your needs. For each office, you’ll see its service model and learn how we can best help you and your family with your home care needs.
Scroll to Top