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Depending on how active she is, it might be easier for you to just go. I don't know you're situation, I'm just speaking from personal experience. I have to do all the shopping because she has trouble seeing, and she can't even walk one isle without having to sit down. We would spend 4 hours and only grab 2 or 3 things.
Transportation wise, if she can go you would want to contact your local bus system. They have special vans that go around and pick up elderly and their caregivers if they can't get around.
KayKay mentioned contacting the local bus service if you have one. Locally it is possible to "dial a bus" They are equipped with lifts so the elder can ride their scooter right on the bus. i don't think age should limit an elders activities if they are still capable of getting around on their own. I probably won't see 99 but as I have become more disabled I have found that people are very willing to help. One of the City pharmacies does home deliveries and they carry a good selection of basic supplies in addition to the usual drug store supplies. Others can use a taxi for about $5.00 to go to the grocery store. There is also some free medical transport but I don't know how to qualify for that.
Totally agree Pam, no 99 y/o should be going grocery shopping alone. Way too much for her physically. Arrange for an aide to shop for her, do it yourself for her if you can, or do online grocery shopping for her and pay to have them delivered. I understand that she may feel she is losing her independence but she still can do many things on her own in her home to maintain independence. Grocery shopping is hard for we 50 something year olds! Why put her through that?
dconquest, my Mom was in her late 90's, also had age related decline, which also means eyesight and hearing problems, plus walking. Grocery shopping became a bit much for her, and for me, as KayKay mentioned above, a short trip can take a couple of hours.
Plus Mom wasn't able to reach grocery items on the top shelf, nor could she lift her groceries to bring them home. I found it easier to get her grocery list and do it all myself.
Check to see if your area has on-line grocery shopping. If yes, then you can ask Grandmother what does she need from the store. You order on-line, and the on-line service would deliver the items to Grandmother's house [there was a delivery fee].
When I got tired of double grocery shopping each week [for my parents, and the next day for myself], I started to use the on-line service. It was great :)
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Transportation wise, if she can go you would want to contact your local bus system. They have special vans that go around and pick up elderly and their caregivers if they can't get around.
i don't think age should limit an elders activities if they are still capable of getting around on their own.
I probably won't see 99 but as I have become more disabled I have found that people are very willing to help. One of the City pharmacies does home deliveries and they carry a good selection of basic supplies in addition to the usual drug store supplies. Others can use a taxi for about $5.00 to go to the grocery store. There is also some free medical transport but I don't know how to qualify for that.
Grocery shopping is hard for we 50 something year olds! Why put her through that?
Plus Mom wasn't able to reach grocery items on the top shelf, nor could she lift her groceries to bring them home. I found it easier to get her grocery list and do it all myself.
Check to see if your area has on-line grocery shopping. If yes, then you can ask Grandmother what does she need from the store. You order on-line, and the on-line service would deliver the items to Grandmother's house [there was a delivery fee].
When I got tired of double grocery shopping each week [for my parents, and the next day for myself], I started to use the on-line service. It was great :)