The first full week of August is considered National Farmer’s Market week. It’s the perfect time of year for it because, in many parts of the country, the summer harvests are coming in and ready to be sold in their local communities. If you haven’t visited a farmer’s market yet this summer, set aside some time this first week of August or ask home care providers to bring your elderly loved one to a Farmer’s Market in your area.
Five Great Reasons to Visit a Farmer’s Market this Month
Farmer’s Markets Build Community
Of course, finding some great food to bring home is a wonderful reason to attend a farmer’s market but it is far from the only one. Most farmer’s markets are set up right in the middle of a community. Some streets may even be closed off for a morning so that people can easily walk right in and see all of the items for sale. They generally exude an essence of being relaxing and able to enjoy while strolling from booth to booth, making them a great activity for seniors.
It can help your senior to go with someone to help them navigate the terrain and carry anything they wish to buy. If you are unable to attend, a home care provider can attend with your loved one. A home care provider can help with transportation and carrying anything purchased.
Farmer’s Markets Offer More Than Fresh Vegetables
Many farmer’s markets have grown into multi-block events that feature dozens, if not scores, of booths from local farmers and vendors. Your elderly loved one won’t only find vegetables and fruits while walking around with her home care provider. She might find homemade cheese, freshly caught fish, bread baked that morning, and sweet treats straight from someone’s oven.
And it’s not only food that can be found. Your senior might find a beautiful plant to bring home or some unique crafts to decorate her home with. The possibilities are as endless as the creativity of those participating in the farmer’s market.
Farmer’s Markets Are Budget Friendly
Since what is offered at a farmer’s market is seasonal and there isn’t a middle-man to pay for transporting a product across the country, your loved one may find that she can purchase many of the local items for a lot less than she could at her big-box store down the street. And if she’s comfortable, many sellers are willing to strike up a bargain, making it even easier to get a great deal to bring home and enjoy.
Farmer’s Markets Are Always Changing
If your loved one enjoys farmer’s markets, don’t just make it a one-and-done visit. Farmer’s markets continually change their products to offer the freshest of the season. By visiting several times during the season with the help of home care services, your elderly loved one may find some different finds each time. She might also be inspired to try some new products.
Farmer’s Markets Are Cheap Entertainment
Very few farmer’s markets charge a fee to enter, making them a really easy and inexpensive summer activity for your loved one and her home care provider. Even if she doesn’t want to purchase anything, she will enjoy walking around and admiring all there is to offer.
Some markets will have musicians playing music throughout the market or have communal sitting areas where your loved one can chat with other locals visiting the market.
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