Resources to Help Seniors Shelter in Place

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
• Find a Comfort Keepers Office

For seniors who 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 crowded 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
• FreshDirect
• Peapod
• Instacart

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.

• Facetime (on Apple devices)
• WhatsApp (on mobile phones)
• Skype
• Facebook Messenger
• Google Hangouts (for Google users)
• 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 National Park, NM
• Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
• Dry Tortugas National Park, FL
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Online
• San Diego Zoo Live Cams
• Great Wall of China Virtual Tour

Art museums across the globe are opening their doors to people who 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 who 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!

• Netflix
• Radio.com
• TuneIn
• Hulu
• YouTube TV
• NPR

For seniors who 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 a local area can be fun too!

• Meals on Wheels
• Mom’s Meals
• Home Chef
• Fresh and Easy
• Doordash

With retail stores changing their hours, it may be easier to order pet food and supplies online. Also, don’t forget daily walks for senior’s furry friends!

• Fetch Pet Care
• Pet Sitters International
• Here Rover
• Wag!
• Chewy