For senior caregivers, pay often covers their living expenses but doesn’t leave them a lot of extra for luxuries or unexpected purchases. With the RetailMeNot app, caregivers can search for deals nearby or at their favorite stores for instant coupons to save money and get more for their budgeted amount when shopping.
Whether shopping for yourself or for a senior client, staying within a budget can be difficult when items come to be needed unexpectedly or cost more than you bargained for. The RetailMeNot app features coupons from big name retailers and restaurants, meaning caregivers should be able to find an applicable coupon for a purchase if they’re comparing several stores. A feature within the app allows users to quickly search nearby offers by allowing the app to use their location. Retailers with coupons range from clothing stores such as Macy’s, Old Navy and Express to restaurants such as Ruby Tuesday’s, Papa John’s Pizza and Quizno’s to a craft store like Michael’s.
The app brings users to a homepage when they open the app that shows the day’s most popular deals on a rotating list. The list displays the store’s logo and a brief description of the deal- 30% off, for example- and then indicates whether the deal is for shopping online or in store. Users should use caution before getting excited about a deal displayed here, though- if the coupon says 25% off at Macy’s, it can have more specific stipulations when opened further, like 25% off certain garden and home goods. The location search allows users to find quick deals around them if they’re looking for a cheap meal or the best place to find a new sweater.
The RetailMeNot app is available for Apple and Android platforms.
Senior caregivers, let us know your feedback on this app and keep us posted if you discover additional apps that assist with caregiving duties and help relieve caregiver stress. You may also refer-a-friend to a senior caregiving job and win prizes weekly and monthly on Caregiverlist.
-Paige Krzysko
