Older adults
You stay in charge of your list and your day. I handle the driving, the lines and the heavy bags.
Senior errand services take the tiring parts of the week off your plate, or off your parent's. I am Joe Stratman, and I run errands for older neighbors in Lincoln, Nebraska. You call or text, tell me what is needed, and I bring it to the door.
Who it helps
Family caregivers
You can pass on the grocery run or the pharmacy trip and keep your own time for the rest.
Relatives far away
You can call me from another city, tell me what your mom or dad needs, and I bring it to the door.
That is the idea behind good senior errand services: help that fits the person, not a fixed package.
What I do for older neighbors
I shop for groceries and carry the bags inside. I pick up prescriptions, mail packages, return library books, and pick up takeout and dry cleaning. I also buy hardware and pet supplies.
If you would like company, I stay for a cup of coffee and a chat. If you prefer quiet, I drop everything off and go. I do not give medical care, and I do not fill out forms. Ask your doctor, your pharmacist or the office when you are unsure.
A visit, step by step
Here is how my senior errand services work.
- You call or text 402-405-6753, or send the form.
- We talk about what is needed and discuss the price together.
- I run the errand and ask before I change your list.
- I bring everything inside and put it where you want it.
- If you like, I stay for a chat.
Help in Lincoln beyond errands
Senior errands work best alongside the help Lincoln already offers. Aging Partners, at 600 S. 70th Street, plans and coordinates services for seniors across an eight-county area. It handles information, referrals, case management and home-delivered meals.
NeighborLNK, run with Aging Partners and the City of Lincoln, matches volunteers with homebound seniors age 60 and over or people with disabilities. Volunteers run errands and offer companionship by phone or video. They do not go inside homes. My senior errand services can come inside.
I am a paid errand runner, not a volunteer program. You can use both if that helps.
Questions families ask
Can you carry things inside and put them away?
I carry bags inside your home and put them where you want them.
Do you give medical care or personal care?
No. I run errands and keep company. I do not give medical or personal care.
Can I set this up for my parent?
Yes. Call or text me at 402-405-6753 with the errands and the address, and we will talk it through together.
How much does it cost?
The price of senior errand services depends on the task. We discuss the price together.
What should I tell you before the first visit?
Tell me the errands, the address, the best time and anything I should know, such as stairs or pets. That is all it takes to start.
Start today
Know someone who needs a hand? Call or text 402-405-6753, or send the form below. We will discuss the price together.
