ERRANDS
What Is Errands Service?
Errand services consist of a caregiver coming to the home to help with daily tasks such as grocery shopping, running errands, making appointments, and more.
The goal is to give seniors the ability to remain independent in their homes for longer. Some people do not want or are unable to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home – often due to the cost. In this case, errand service caregivers can relieve some of the stress from trying to maintain independence at home.
What Tasks Do Errands Services Include?
There are a number of tasks an errand service might be able to complete for you. Some common tasks your errand service may request or accept include:
- Grocery shopping: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spend 8.5 percent of their total income on food. That’s substantial, especially if you’re living on a fixed income or budget. Shopping is also time-consuming and physically taxing. It’s easy to see why someone might want help with this task. Additionally, some grocery stores offer delivery services that let you order online and have the items delivered directly to your door so you don’t have to send someone out on your behalf.
- Pick up prescriptions/medical supplies: This is another task where some older adults may need more assistance than others based on their physical abilities and medical needs. For example, if medication must be administered in a specific way at certain times during the day, it can be helpful to arrange for an aide who can visit during those times and perform related tasks like removing old dressings from wounds or changing catheters.
- Light housekeeping: Keeping up with laundry, dishes and vacuuming can become difficult for those with limited mobility or time constraints due to existing commitments like visiting friends or family or attending classes at the local senior center (if available). A few hours per week dedicated specifically to cleaning can free up valuable time for other important things in life.
Our senior care services include errands service, which helps homebound seniors with daily tasks.
Our goal is to help homebound seniors live as independently as possible, and that includes running errands. Tasks like laundry, grocery shopping, and paying bills can be difficult for some people to do on their own. Our errand service provides assistance with these tasks so our clients can stay in their homes safely and comfortably.
All Sufficient Home Care Services, Inc. also offer other senior care services such as Personal care, Meal Preparation, and Respite Care that give our clients the help they need to stay independent at home. Our comprehensive services are available throughout the Bay Area, so contact us today to learn more about how we can help you or someone you know.
