Errand Running Services for Seniors

How Can an Errand Running Service Help Seniors?

Throughout the coldest months of the year, everyone has to contend with challenges in transportation that we don’t face most of the time – ice, snow, sleet, apart from slips and falls, it’s extremely easy to spend a little too much time outside in the cold and catch a chill.

Even when the weather is nice, there’s always risks with travel, such as tripping on uneven surfaces, or missing a step going in and out of buildings. These may not seem like a huge deal to the average person, but to a senior, these elements can lead to serious, life-threatening injuries.

Also, seniors that have limited mobility or reduced vision may not be able to drive their own vehicles anymore, which can leave them at the mercy of public transportation when they need to go out.

Our caregivers will be glad to lend a helping hand by performing those weekly errands for them, so that they can avoid facing these unavoidable dangers alone.

Best of all, through our support, clients have access to our services 24/7, 365 days a year. So, no matter how busy life might get for you, your loved one will always have whatever assistance they need.

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Errand Running Services Frequently Asked Questions:

Where Can Qualicare Clients Access Errand Services for the Elderly?

Caregivers can run errands for seniors that are living at home, in nursing facilities, hospitals, or within retirement communities.

What if a Client Wants to Come Along During Senior Errand Services?

It’s important to remember that health and wellness are Qualicare’s top priorities. While we strive to help seniors maintain the highest level of independence possible, in some cases, it may pose a safety risk for seniors with certain mobility limitations to come along for errands.

However, our compassionate caregivers will talk with clients, so that they don’t feel slighted by these types of situations. When safety is less of a concern, caregivers may give clients the opportunity to join them on errands at the client’s request.

Are There Any Errands for Seniors Caregivers Won’t Do?

This is a difficult question to answer, because Qualicare strives to provide as much personal care support as each client requires, and to treat each client’s case independently to suit each client’s personality and preferences.

However, when caregivers are asked to perform errands for the elderly that would require traveling excessive distances, or when requested items are deemed detrimental to the client’s health by their doctors (i.e., alcohol, sugary foods, etc.), they may have to politely decline.

How Do Caregivers Pay for Things When Running Senior Errand Services?

Budgets for items purchased during errands will be included in the client’s monthly costs of service through Qualicare.

When special circumstances arise, additional costs can simply be added to future billing cycles. This way, clients don’t have to worry about the immediate costs of errand running services relating to things like prescriptions or groceries.