Marty, Peter, Charlie, Chris and Gary talk about their use and desired use of grocery and restaurant delivery services.
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Why Delivery Apps Work for Seniors
• Convenience: Order groceries or meals from home.
• Safety: Avoid traffic, winter weather, and crowded stores.
• Predictability: Easily reorder your favorite items.
• Support for mobility needs: Reduce physical strain and travel.
• Digital confidence: Using apps helps strengthen tech skills.
Step 1: Choose Your Service
Grocery Delivery Options
• Instacart — https://www.instacart.com/
• Walmart Grocery Delivery (Walmart+) — https://www.walmart.com/plus
• Amazon Fresh / Whole Foods — https://www.amazon.com/fresh
• Target / Shipt — https://www.shipt.com/
• Local grocery delivery services (varies by region)
- Kroger and Costco deliver locally.
Restaurant Delivery Options
• DoorDash — https://www.doordash.com/
• Uber Eats — https://www.ubereats.com /
• Grubhub — https://www.grubhub.com/
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Step 2: Prepare Your Device
• Update your Mac, iPhone, or iPad to the latest software.
• Turn on Apple Pay for fast, secure checkout.
• Adjust Accessibility settings: text size, contrast, Zoom, and VoiceOver.
• Enable notifications so you get updates about substitutions or delivery arrival.
• Verify your address and add helpful delivery notes.
Step 3: Set Up Your Delivery Space
• Make sure your porch/entry is well-lit for evening deliveries.
• If needed, add “leave at door” instructions.
- Make sure the restaurant or grocery store has your correct phone number!
• Keep your phone nearby for messages from shoppers or drivers.
• Use Focus Mode or Do Not Disturb when you don’t want interruptions.
Step 4: Engage Actively
• Respond to substitution questions quickly.
• Save Favorites or “Reorder” lists to speed up future orders.
• Track the driver on the map inside the app.
• Double-check your cart before checkout—fees can add up.
Useful Resource Links
• Instacart Help Center: https://www.instacart.com/help
• Walmart+ Information: https://www.walmart.com/plus
• DoorDash Support: https://help.doordash.com/
• AARP Guide to Delivery Apps: https://www.aarp.org/technology/
• Consumer Reports — Food Delivery Comparison: https://www.consumerreports.org/
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