Online Grocery Shopping and the Elderly: How to Shop on a Budget
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One of the best things about living in a technologically advanced country is the fact that shopping has become more convenient than ever. Not only can you buy clothing and shoes online, but groceries can now be purchased and brought to your home without having to set foot in the grocery store.
As easy as it is to just press a few buttons to get what you want on the internet, there are some ways your elderly loved one can save money on their groceries.
Create a List and Stick to it
A common mistake among various age groups is to veer off of the original list, filling the cart with items they have no need for. Before beginning to shop, a home care aid should help the elder create a list. To prevent the temptation of buying extra items, only click on the items the elder knows they need instead of clicking around on categories and products that are not necessary.
Pay Close Attention to the Unit Price
When walking through the aisles at grocery stores, you may notice that the price tag of each product will show how many units, pounds, liters, etc. are included in the price. Trying to compare products based on how much you will get for the price can be challenging. Fortunately, many websites allow you to more easily compare items to make sure you get the best deal for your money. Make sure to take advantage of this information when online shopping.
Do Not Buy it Just Because It’s on Sale
You may be able to save a few bucks on a pack of 24 yogurts, but the elder will be wasting their money if they only eat it every once in a while. Just because it is on sale, does not mean your elderly loved one should purchase it. If they do not use the product enough to justify buying a mega pack, then you really are not getting a deal.
Do Not Sign up to Automatically Re-Order
Many grocery store websites give their customers the option to automatically re-order, sending the same products every week or month. Since these stores frequently have sales on different products each week, the elder can save money by looking at the weekly ad and adding items to their list that are on sale. The elder may also need different items during each online shopping trip, so it would be beneficial to adjust the list accordingly.
Know How Much Freezer Space is Available
Before stocking up on meat or other frozen foods, make sure there is enough space for it. The last thing you want to do is quickly rearrange items in the freezer to accommodate the extra food before it thaws. Be mindful of the amount of space available before making the purchase.
Online shopping has a great deal of benefits, especially for elderlyy adults who are unable to get to the grocery store. Help your loved one save money while shopping by following these tips.
Source: https://consumerist.com/2014/02/26/9-tips-for-buying-groceries-online-without-throwing-your-money-away/
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Doc, as he is called by everyone - staff, patients and clients - first experienced home health care and hospice care while as a colleg student at King's College as he cared for his mother every day while she first battled COPD and then lung cancer. It was during this time that he came to understand that caring for a patient was more than just clinical expertise.
"Admittedly, my strongest attribute is my communication skills and the simple fact that I love to help people. Even the smallest thing you can do for someone really can mean so much to them long term. In fact, it could change them forever. That's what providing quality personal home health care should be all about."
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