Dollar General to allow seniors in 1st....

BrandiDavis · ‎06-27-2016

So, I just read that the Dollar General Corp is going to allow senior citizens the opportunity to shop first when the store opens before allowing the rest of the general public in.

I still don't know the policy on links here and everytime I've tried to post one it gets deleted. Anyways, you can search the story and see all the details.

I think it's a great step to take, but what I don't necessarily agree with is that the virus' high risk category doesn't ONLY include seniors. It includes ANY person regardless of age that has any underlying health conditions, etc...even that Dr Birx said on the new conference yesterday that a 40 yr old with health issues would be included in the high risk category, she also said a 30 something person who is dealing with Non-Hodgkins...she was just using that as an example, but you get the point....that being said I think they should be allowing ANY person that has issues like these first come status as well...the only problem with that is though HOW can you tell that someone has these issues other than them telling you they do...where as you can look at someone and tell whether they are a senior or not, kwim?

Just things to think about, but I do think this is a great first step!!

Thoughts??

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AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

It might be a good thing. I am a senior person and yes, I admit that I am fearful of going out at all right now. Especially since I do have serious health issues, as does DH. We, unfortunately, have no one to do our basic errands, so if we have to go out, we have to go out. We do so sparingly. I am extremely fearful of coming into contact with someone who has been exposed unknowingly and then here I am near them in a store, and I get exposed! So, is this the answer? Probably not. Since people are hoarding things though, it might be a good way for us seniors who do not go out much, to get a chance to get some things early in the morning before everything is already taken? Maybe??? I don't know. Who really knows at this point???

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Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

Great point, @BrandiDavis , and you've put your finger on the dilemma about including the medically compromised in with the 60 plus population. How would you determine who they were, exactly, other than the "honor system" in which you depend on people's honesty in saying so. Perhaps requiring a physician's note or something else indicating their condition?

Maybe someone more imaginative than I am will have a less cumbersome solution!

I agree with you that the stores doing this are taking a very good first step. Letting the more vulnerable populations shop when people are more sparse, and the store has been most freshly sanitized, is helpful in reducing risk of contagion to the shoppers.

Tique · ‎08-03-2013

@BrandiDavis I think this is a great/helpful idea. I disagree with one of your statements "...where as you can look at someone and tell whether they are a senior or not, kwim?..."

That may be true most of the time but not all. Some people who are older look significantly younger while some people who are in their 50s look like they are 65+. The people who look younger could show their IDs and then be permitted to enter.

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lkat · ‎07-23-2014

I got an email from Stop & Shop last night about the same thing. Opening from 6 - 7:30 am for over 60 only. It says they won't ask for ID, but have the right to ask people to leave if they are not a member of the age group.

tototwo · ‎03-09-2010

I, for one, would gleefully show my I.D. if my local supermarket would have "senior" hours. Instead, I'm going to start using their pick-up service.

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Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I saw where some business are doing this, mostly because the shelves are emptied early in the morning and many seniors cannot get to the store fast enough to get essential items. Plus, it might keep them safer to be away from the younger folks who are out and about and could be exposed to the virus more readily.

Most stores are being cleaned overnight and are fresh in the morning.

Last night I received a call from a senior couple asking if I had a loaf of bread to spare. It seems they were to three different stores and couldn't find any.

I had two loaves not opened yet and gave them a loaf. I am guessing when people get to the store, they are buying more at a time so they don't have to go out as often which is creating a shortage.

If people stop working here, non-essential businesses are closed, we could have a shortage of certain foods.

RetRN · ‎10-01-2013

I would gladly show ID, now is hardly the time for vanity.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@tototwo Some stores have stopped the pick-up service in my area ( PA) because they do not have enough employees to fill the orders and not enough of certain items.

This is going to be a rough ride I am not looking forward to.

HLP · ‎04-02-2015

@BrandiDavis wrote:
So, I just read that the Dollar General Corp is going to allow senior citizens the opportunity to shop first when the store opens before allowing the rest of the general public in.

I still don't know the policy on links here and everytime I've tried to post one it gets deleted. Anyways, you can search the story and see all the details.

I think it's a great step to take, but what I don't necessarily agree with is that the virus' high risk category doesn't ONLY include seniors. It includes ANY person regardless of age that has any underlying health conditions, etc...even that Dr Birx said on the new conference yesterday that a 40 yr old with health issues would be included in the high risk category, she also said a 30 something person who is dealing with Non-Hodgkins...she was just using that as an example, but you get the point....that being said I think they should be allowing ANY person that has issues like these first come status as well...the only problem with that is though HOW can you tell that someone has these issues other than them telling you they do...where as you can look at someone and tell whether they are a senior or not, kwim?

Just things to think about, but I do think this is a great first step!!

Thoughts??

I'm a senior 86, with heart., pulmonary problems,and I'm not leaving my house for awhile.I can always scounge up something to eat . What if one of the seniors already have the virus, what good was that for me. That's nice, but how about the store delivering to seniors? Much better Both my stores,Kroger's and Shop and Save here in town, will take phone orders and bring it out to your car and put them in your trunk. Much better idea.!