Does she have any stairs that she has to contend with? Any shoulder issues? How many bags usually? Just trying to get a feel for the type that would be best.

Maybe a collapsible wagon. They are light weight, stable and they fold up out of the way. when not in use.

I have this one and use it to transport heavy items from my car to places too far for me to carry them. It's important to have wheels that turn. Otherwise, it's hard to change direction with a heavy load.

https://www.containerstore.com/s/black-steel-shopping-cart-liner/d?productId=10025142&q=Cart

Think this is the one my neighbor has.

We bought a fold up wagedon at Academy sports. Walmart has them too. We had one before the flood and we wanted to replace it asap. It is great.

https://www.dixiedoesdeals.com/academy-folding-sport-wagon-39-99-shipped/

This is the one we have. The brown and camo. Our original one was from Costco. Lots of places have them but some are flimsy.

First look at what she will have to do to get the cart inside. It is not as simple as just getting her a cart if she cannot lift the cart over any steps to get into her house or apt. You may have to install a ramp for her to even use the cart.

Back when these carts were popular for single ladies before they became associated with bag ladies the ones that appeared easier to use were the big wheeled ones. I lived in an area that had many older women who used these and saw some of the difficulties that they had with the various styles that are still available. While she could raise the front wheels then lift the back she runs the risk of the cart pulling her forward and falling. If she backs into the house and lifts the back wheels onto a step the cart could tip over onto the ground. If she lifts the whole thing she could easily tear muscles. These three are the most common problems I have seen. Unless she totally objects I would suggest having the bulk of her groceries delivered and then only shop for the lighter stuff like a weeks worth of produce and bakery items.

The last two posts show the same cart. Very nice. I may get one in the future, as my grocery store is a couple blocks from my house, and so darn convenient that I don't use my car to shop. Ooops, the posts before Ravens!

I love this one! It’s kind of fun looking!

https://www.organizeit.com/versacart-reusable-shop-cart.asp?cmpid=gpa&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxPeK4Kz43gIVBilpCh3Eigm6EAQYGCABEgKS9PD_BwE

Winter, I had a hectic, bad week, and so had groceries delivered. What a wonderful service!

There are carts which have a wheel arrangement which makes them easier to get up steps. Amazon has some. I think QVC did too, once a while ago.

Socks...I started this service a couple of months ago and I am soooo spoiled now I don't think I could ever go back to the lugging and toting. Some things in life are just meant to be...and I've decided that my shopping service is one of those "meant-to-be" items. :-) My old car died a respectable death a year ago and I decided not to replace her. It's been a struggle trying to adapt to a life style without wheels. My shopping service came just in the nick of time to save my sanity.

My cart is very old. Still serviceable but old and stiff just the same. I'm glad to read that the wheel configurations have been improved. That would make a world of difference. If they're easier to get up steps then they're probably easier to maneuver all around...as in turning corners, etc. Modern science is wonderful! If I'm ever tempted to return to that life style...I'll go shopping for a new cart...for sure. Thanks for keeping me up-to-date.

I have a collapsible fabric cart from Costco that is wonderful. It's lightweight and can hold a LOT of stuff from the car. I have an uphill gravel walkway from my detached garage to the house and I find it easy enough to pull. I can pull it up the stairs to the back door if it's not too loaded, but I usually leave it ground level and just place the bags on the porch to move them into the house. I would think you'd want largest wheels possible for ease of pulling. I also use to to carry lots of stuff to the car, like when I'm packing for a trip, or taking food to an even, etc.

Mine is similar to this..I don't see them on Costco's website any more

I use the one mflb showed. The canvas ones have to be washed too often. A friend had one, she liked mine better. The cars are ok if your shopping trips are for lots and lots of groceries. They cant be carried in the trunk and ready to use either.

A cart will become another challenge sooner than later. Entry access, in and out of a doorway, dealing with thresholds, etc. All that becomes a tripping hazard.

I completely agree with mailfleur and Winter. Personal shopper, delivery service or family member take her to and from shopping.

Thanks everyone, I went with the metal one and I can order a canvas insert if I want. Thanks again!

I have one like several of those pictured. My parking area is at the top of a long and sloped walkway leading to my entry and I find these carts invaluable. No problem with the entry, no triping hazards........no drawbacks at all!! Collapsable so easy to store when not in use and I use it for a lot more than just groceries - hauling gardening supplies including awkward, heavy sacks of potting soil, pet supplies when I stock up and schlepping the bags of garabge or recycling up to the bins. They can handle quite a lot of weight and no tipping/topheavy issues.

I got my cart when I broke my ankle a few years ago and it was an effort to go back and forth hauling shopping bags with crutches or even a boot. Now it is a firmly entrenched part of my life :-) No thanks to a delivery service or personal shopper!! I'd much rather get out of the house routinely if I am physically able (and I am), have some social interaction and pick and choose my groceries myself. Those sorts of services just tend to confine one to the house and limit rather than encourage physical activity.....all very important for any seniors.

Thankful that some health issues haven't inhibited my operations much, but I tend to haul my (rather few) groceries home in one of those cardboard trays in which the stores get their produce.

They used to park them and the cardboard boxes just beyond checkouts, but have stopped doing that, so I have to ask the staff for them.

I can drive up to just beside my back door, then it's through the back porch and up five steps into the kitchen (or down six to the freezer in the basement).

I re-use them in summer and fall to haul garden produce to the two churches and various social agencies who (mainly "used to") get most of my produce.

ole joyful