Boodschappenmaatje voor ouderen
For seniors, grocery shopping becomes more difficult over time. The distance to the store, carrying groceries, or the crowds in the supermarket can pose a barrier.
A shopping buddy for the elderly can offer a solution. Going to the store together often makes it easier and more enjoyable.
Een boodschappenmaatje van Gea Thuis loopt mee, helpt waar nodig en zorgt voor een ontspannen moment samen.
Shopping together often means:
- even naar buiten
- a short trip during the day
- personal contact
- praktische ondersteuning
Why go grocery shopping together?
For many older people, grocery shopping is more than just a practical necessity. It is also a way to stay active and connect with the outside world.
Een boodschappenmaatje kan bijvoorbeeld:
- help walking to the store
- assist while shopping
- help with carrying groceries
- zorgen voor veiligheid onderweg
- offer company while grocery shopping
Shopping together can become a pleasant moment of the week this way.
Quietly out and about together
The support workers from Gea Thuis come from the local neighborhood as much as possible. As a result, they often know the area well and know where it is pleasant to go grocery shopping.
Together, for example, we can go to:
- the supermarket
- the baker or butcher
- a neighborhood shop
- the market
Het tempo wordt altijd aangepast aan wat voor iemand prettig is.
A familiar face
At Gea Thuis, we work with a regular companion or support worker whenever possible. This creates a bond of trust, ensuring that grocery shopping together feels pleasant and familiar every time.
For many elderly people, the visit becomes a fixed moment to look forward to.
Who is a shopping buddy suitable for?
A shopping buddy can be pleasant for elderly people who:
- having trouble doing groceries alone
- graag samen naar buiten gaan
- finding carrying groceries difficult
- behoefte hebben aan gezelschap
Ook voor mantelzorgers kan het een geruststelling zijn dat iemand meehelpt bij dagelijkse activiteiten.
More activities with a buddy
In addition to grocery shopping together, a Gea Thuis support worker can also undertake other activities with an elderly person. The most important thing is that it suits what the person enjoys and takes pleasure in.
Sommige ouderen vinden het bijvoorbeeld fijn om samen boodschappen te doen, terwijl anderen liever rustig samen zitten met een kop koffie of een klein rondje fietsen.
Read also more about:
- Coffee buddy for seniors: drinking coffee together, chatting, and sharing a quiet moment of company.
- Cycling Buddy for seniors, heading out together for a relaxing bike ride in the neighborhood.
Zo ontstaat er vaak een vast moment in de week om naar uit te kijken.



