Resources to Help You Shelter in Place
Note: Many suppliers and businesses have COVID-19 safety protocols. We recommend seniors
reach out to anyone they order from to ensure they are comfortable with the measures in place.
General Resources
Resources for Low
Income Seniors
Grocery Shopping for
Seniors
Stay up to date with trusted
resources for information about
COVID-19 and senior health:
★
CDC
★
World Health
Organization
★
National Institutes of
Health
★
AARP
★
Alzheimer’s Association
★
National Council on Aging
For seniors that need help during
this uncertain time, there are
national resources available.
Families should see what local
organizations can do to help too!
Communities are coming together,
grocery and retail stores have
special senior hours, and neighbors
are willing to lend a hand.
★
United Way
★
Meals on Wheels
★
Feeding America
★
Serving Seniors
★
National Low-Income
Housing Coalition
★
National Council on Aging
– Food Assistance
For seniors avoiding grocery stores
and long lines, there are several
grocery delivery options. Seniors can
shop in an online market or send their
order to someone that will shop and
ask questions as they go.
★
AmazonFresh
★
Thrive Market
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FreshDirect
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Peapod
★
Instacart
Video Chat Resources
Online Games
Zoo & National Park
Virtual Tours
Seeing the beautiful faces of friends
and family is important – even when
social isolating. Staying in touch
through video has never been
easier, and there are free tools
available.
★ Skype
★ Facebook Messenger
★ Google Hangouts (for
Google users)
★ Facetime (on Apple
devices)
★ WhatsApp (on mobile
phones)
★ GrandPad
Play favorite games online for free.
From memory and brain games for
elderly to card games and fun word
puzzles, there are many easy and
free games for the elderly to play
safely at home.
★ AARP Games
★ Chess Online
★ Scrabble
★ Cardzmania
★ Stitcher
Google Arts & Culture!has teamed up
with five national parks in the U.S. so
people can enjoy the beauty of the
natural world while sitting safely on
their couch. Additionally, some zoos
and major attractions are sharing live
video feeds to enjoy from home.
★ Kenai Fjords National Park,
Alaska
★ Hawai’i Volcanoes National
Park, HI
★ Carlsbad Caverns Park
★ Bryce Canyon National Park
★ Dry Tortugas National Park
★ San Diego Zoo Live Cams
★ Monterey Bay Aquarium
Online
★ Great Wall of China Virtual
Tour
Art Museums Virtual
Tours
Online Fitness
Resources
Streaming Radio and
TV
Art museums across the globe are
opening their doors to people that
want to enjoy their offerings from
the comfort of home.
★ The J. Paul Getty
Museum, Los Angeles
★ Van Gogh Museum,
Amsterdam
★ Musee d’Orsay, Paris
★ Nat’l Gallery of Art,
Washington DC
★ Guggenheim, New York
★ British Museum, London
★ Palace of Versailles
For seniors that have been approved
for exercise and activity, fitness
doesn’t have to stop when the gym
closes. Some fitness facilities are
offering free classes, and others are
moving their services online
temporarily.
★ YMCA
★ Planet Fitness
★ Blink Fitness
★ Orange Theory
★ 305 Fitness
★ CorePower Yoga
For seniors who love music or have
favorite radio programs, streaming
services provide hours of
entertainment. Listening to music
makes any activity more fun, and
there is enough variety to sing and
dance the days away!
★ Hulu
★ Netflix
★ YouTube TV
★ NPR
★ TuneIn
★ Radio.com
Pet Care and Supplies
Music and Theater
Performances Online
Food Delivery & Meal
Prep Kits
With retail stores changing their
hours, it may make sense to
order pet supplies online. Also,
don’t forget daily walks for
senior’s furry friends!
★ Fetch Pet Care
★ Pet Sitters International
★ Here Rover
★ Wag!
★ Chewy
For seniors that miss live theater and
music, there are online sources that
are helping keep everyone
entertained.
★ The Metropolitan Opera
★ Vancouver Symphony
★ Berlin Philharmonic
★ Royal Opera House
★ Broadway HD
★ Living Room Concerts
★ Grammy Museum at
Home
With the touch of a button, seniors
can get fully cooked meals delivered
to home. Food delivery services offer
everything from full menus to choices
that include all the favorite
restaurants. Exploring all the delicious
options available in your area can be
fun too!
★ Doordash
★ Mom’s Meals
★ Meals on Wheels
★ Home Chef
★ Fresh and Easy