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caregiving tips and hacks, an illustration of a cooler used as a grocery shopping bag


When you’re grocery shopping for a loved one, bring a cooler or insulated bag with you so you can purchase your own groceries and store them for hours, if necessary. Two trips knocked out in one! You can even stay for a visit after shopping knowing your own food won’t spoil.

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