Shopping Help for a Homebound Senior

3/15/2010 7:48:37 PM #

There are several types of options for those in need of shopping services in Southwestern Pa.

Volunteer Services -
Faith in Action/IVC of the Alleghenies - shopping and other services is provided to seniors by  volunteers. Their local programs are listed under Community Support Programs:
www.todaysseniorresource.com/closeup.asp

Area Agency on Aging -
Qualified seniors may receive shopping and other services. Eligibility requirements, including financial. Check with your local Area Agency on Aging office for eligibility. Find your local Area Agency on Aging Office here:
www.todaysseniorresource.com/thumbnail.asp

Shopping Services -
Shopping and errand services are available in many local areas. Check with individual services for rates. Local services are listed under Meal & Shopping Services here:
www.todaysseniorresource.com/closeup.asp

Home Care Services -
Shopping and other services are available. Check with individual Home Care Services for availability of services and rates. Local services are listed under Home Care Services here:
www.todaysseniorresource.com/thumbnail.asp

The Team at www.TodaysSeniorResource.com

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3/15/2010 7:49:13 PM #

Yes, non-medical home care agencies, such as Senior Helpers, can assist with food shopping and other services for as little as a few hours on one day a week or whatever is needed to assist the senior and their family. In addition to grocery shopping, the caregivers can provide assistance with meal planning and preparation, transportation and other errands, light housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders and assistance with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and incontinence care.

For additional questions about the services we could provide, please contact Senior Helpers at (724)834-5720. The Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging may also have resources for food shopping services available to seniors in the area. They can be reached at (724)830-4444.

Carol Trent, Principal
Senior Helpers
724-834-5720  

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3/15/2010 7:51:07 PM #

My sister-in-law got some help from this place. They were good, but didn't always have enough people to volunteer.

Jacob's Creek Area Faith in Action
Excela Health Frick Hospital
508 S. Church St., Suite 3456
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
724-542-4117

Doug R.

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3/15/2010 7:51:53 PM #

We had a church volunteer who helped with groceries and other errands. As time went by and my dad needed more help, we hired a caregiver through an agency who also does the shopping. We found the home care agency listed on this website. Thank You TodaysSeniorResource.com!

Susan G.

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