{"id":4993,"date":"2020-06-17T17:31:55","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T21:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/?p=4993"},"modified":"2022-06-07T11:47:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T15:47:40","slug":"why-are-seniors-grocery-shopping-twice-a-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/articles\/why-are-seniors-grocery-shopping-twice-a-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are Seniors Grocery Shopping Twice a Week?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_4994\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4994\" class=\"wp-image-4994 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/senior-buying-groceries-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"senior standing in a grocery stall\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/senior-buying-groceries-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/senior-buying-groceries-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/senior-buying-groceries-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/senior-buying-groceries-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/senior-buying-groceries.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Featured Image Credit:<\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/sharonang-99559\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sharonang<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/stall-shop-market-fresh-delicious-1229839\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>With COVID-19 currently sweeping across the globe. Many are left wondering: <b>why are seniors grocery shopping twice a week<\/b> when they\u2019re in the highest risk bracket?<\/p>\n<p><em>There are several reasons seniors are choosing to leave their homes during the pandemic. One is that many of them do not have smartphones, meaning they can\u2019t utilize at-home delivery services for groceries or prescriptions. Another is they miss socializing with friends and family (as most of us do). In addition, shopping in person can be more cost-effective than ordering a delivery service. With costs associated with aging such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/reviews\/life-alert-review\/\">Life Alert costs,<\/a> these savings can be significant.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Additional reasons given include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stopping by the bank<\/li>\n<li>Going to the post office<\/li>\n<li>Heading to work<\/li>\n<li>Attending religious services<\/li>\n<li>Volunteering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Seniors Are Far More Likely To Struggle with the Novel Coronavirus<\/h2>\n<p>COVID-19 has continued to baffle health experts across the world. One of the most curious of issues is its effect on elderly adults. For those in their 70&#8217;s compared to those in their 60&#8217;s, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statnews.com\/2020\/03\/30\/what-explains-coronavirus-lethality-for-elderly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the mortality rate more than doubles<\/a>, from 4% to 8.6%.<\/p>\n<p>This number gets even scarier for those aged 80 or older, who face a staggering mortality rate of 13.4%.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s not just age that raises the risk; it\u2019s also the pre-existing conditions that many seniors struggle with. These weaken the immune system and make them more susceptible to an extreme reaction.<\/p>\n<h2>Many Seniors Don\u2019t Have Smartphones<\/h2>\n<p>A recent report published by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging shows that nearly 20% of PA seniors don\u2019t have access to smartphones. This severely inhibits their ability to use at-home delivery services for both groceries and prescriptions.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than ordering from the comfort of their own home, seniors are venturing out to do their shopping themselves. While many retailers have designated specific \u201csenior\u201d hours and days, it still leaves many exposed.<\/p>\n<p>This same report also shows that most seniors either live with a partner or alone. Meaning about half of the time, they\u2019re also putting their spouse at risk.<\/p>\n<h2>As Do Most &#8211; They Miss Having Social Interactions<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone misses connecting with friends and family. But for the younger generation, they get their fill from daily texting and video calls. Seniors are less tech-savvy than those under the age of 65 and prefer interacting in person.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than feeling fulfilled by sitting around watching TV shows and movies, they prefer to go out and socialize. While admirable, this sadly puts them more at risk of catching COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for attending religious services. Nearly 60% of those aged 40 or older in the US state that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/fact-tank\/2018\/06\/13\/younger-people-are-less-religious-than-older-ones-in-many-countries-especially-in-the-u-s-and-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">religion plays a large part in their lives<\/a>. While many churches have improved their social distancing guidelines, there is still an increased risk to seniors.<\/p>\n<h2>Regardless Of Age \u2013 Coronavirus Affects Us All<\/h2>\n<p>That\u2019s the sad truth of the matter; Coronavirus has been devastating for everyone. If you\u2019re looking for ways to give back during the pandemic, check out our previous article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/articles\/4-simple-ways-to-make-a-seniors-day-in-the-age-of-covid-19\/\">how to support a senior<\/a> without putting either of you at further risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With COVID-19 currently sweeping across the globe. Many are left wondering: why are seniors grocery shopping twice a week when they\u2019re in the highest risk bracket? There are several reasons seniors are choosing to leave their homes during the pandemic. 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