How Can You Help Your Homebound Senior Choose Their Own Groceries?

By Hedi Huebler | December 4, 2018 |

Elder Care Avon OH: Helping Homebound Seniors With Groceries

Shopping for groceries is something you likely take for granted. It’s just another one of the activities you have to do on a regular basis to take care of your family, and may even be something you take on for your elderly loved one. As a family caregiver, however, it is important for you to realize that this basic task could be far more meaningful than you recognize for your elderly loved one.

Seniors who are unable to do their own grocery shopping are losing a bit of their independence as well as their sense of autonomy. Encouraging your senior to choose their own groceries even when they are not able to get out of their home to shop can give them a boost in their sense of self, improve their quality of life, and even stimulate their mind for stronger cognitive functioning and improved memory.

Some ways you can help your homebound senior choose their own groceries include:

Encourage them to shop for groceries online. Many companies provide grocery delivery so your parent can go on the website, choose their groceries, and then have them delivered. Managing their budget for their groceries by using gift cards or putting money on their online account is a great way for siblings who live at a distance to be a part of caring for your senior
Have your parent maintain a list of their usual groceries and let you know when they are running short of a particular item. If there is something special they want, they can add it to their list
Teach your senior how to utilize video chatting and call them from the grocery store. This enables them to be a part of the experience and make decisions even when they are not able to be with you

As a family caregiver, it is critical that you do not forget your own needs while you are taking care of your parent. Doing this can result in exhaustion, illness, stress, mental and emotional health challenges, and more. This not only threatens your health and quality of life, but it can also it diminish the quality of the give.

Making elder care a part of your care approach for your senior can make it easier for you to manage your own needs while also caring for your senior. An elderly home care services provider can step in on a schedule that is right for you and your parent to ensure you are able to fulfill your needs, get plenty of rest, and manage your other responsibilities, while also keeping your parent safe and healthy.

If you are considering Elder Care in Avon Lake, OH, for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Four Seasons Home Care today: (440) 716-9100.

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Hedi Huebler

Owner at Four Seasons Home Care

My name is Hedi Huebler.I’m the owner of Four Seasons Home Care, a privately owned local non-medical home care business.After caring for my parents in their home, my husband, a Registered Nurse, and I, realized how important it was for my parents to remain independent and in their home.As my parents’ health declined, we moved them in with our family.Due to that experience, we started Four Seasons Home Care.

We presently serve Cuyahoga and Lorain County.Our services include Companionship Services, Home Care Services, Personal Care Services and Transportation Services.We understand how situations change and the services are designed to reflect those changes and allow flexibility with those needs.

We are licensed, bonded, insured and all caregivers are carefully selected, background checked in all 50 states, drug tested and receive extensive training to provide exceptional service.They also complete a multi-phase training program with on-going educational seminars that keep the caregivers up to date on all facets of Home Care.

We offer free in-home consultations and complimentary caregiver introductions are provided.If you have any questions, please call me at your convenience and thank you for your consideration.