A few years ago, a young man named Justin fell on some hard times and moved in with his Grandma Betty until he could get back on his feet. He quickly learned first hand about the struggles many elderly people and their caregivers face.
For example, one day Grandma Betty was trying to plan a trip to the theater with her friend, but needed a ride. Justin suggested they get an Uber. Grandma Betty liked the idea but she doesn't use a smartphone, and Uber is an app based service. Also, she was a little uncomfortable accepting a ride from a complete stranger.
In that moment, Justin's wheels began to turn. What if there was a service that people could call to arrange a ride with a trusted driver? And, what if they could also call that number to order a meal, or have groceries and prescriptions delivered to their house?
And, that's how GoGoGrandparent was born. Now in cities all over the US, along with some locations in Canada and Australia, seniors can simply dial a number to get a ride, order food, or groceries. And, the drivers have all been screened by GoGo...they are certified to help elderly customers. And caregivers can check in at any time to see where the driver is, and ensure that their loved one made it to their destination safely.
When I was taking care of my mom, I would have loved to have a service available like this. I took her most places she needed to go, but there were times I couldn't take her out for extra stuff, this would have been such a blessing for us both.
To see if GoGo is available in your area visit the website here.
