Errand & Personal Services
nb/errands
On-demand errand running
TL;DR
TL;DR: This channel helps families find reliable personal services that reduce friction in day-to-day caregiving around errand & personal services.
About this channel
Book errand & personal services for your aging parents. Share reviews, compare providers, and find the most reliable personal services in your area.
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Getting Started: A Beginner's Guide to Errand & Personal Services
Everything you need to know when you're just starting to explore Errand & Personal Services for your aging parents. We break down the basics, common mistakes, and first steps.
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Top 5 Mistakes Families Make with Errand & Personal Services
After helping hundreds of families, these are the most common and costly mistakes we see when it comes to Errand & Personal Services. Don't make these errors.
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How We Navigated Errand & Personal Services: A Family's Story
One family shares their honest journey through Errand & Personal Services — the good, the bad, and what they wish they'd known from the start.
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2026 Resource Guide: Errand & Personal Services
Our comprehensive and updated guide to Errand & Personal Services resources for 2026, including costs, providers, and what's changed this year.
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Questions to Ask About Errand & Personal Services (Printable Checklist)
A comprehensive checklist of questions you should ask when evaluating Errand & Personal Services options. Print it out and bring it to your next meeting.
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Community Discussion: What's Working for Your Family?
An open thread for families to share what's actually working for them when it comes to Errand & Personal Services. Real solutions from real people.
SandwichFrequently asked questions
What is the Errand & Personal Services channel on Sandwich?
Errand & Personal Services is Sandwich's curated channel for errand & personal services — part of the On-Demand Services category. It collects resources, posts, related providers, printable checklists, and community discussion for families caring for aging parents.
Who should follow nb/errands?
Anyone in the sandwich generation researching errand & personal services for an aging parent or loved one. The channel is free to read and join. It's most useful when you're at the start of planning, comparing options, or trying to make a decision.
When should I start planning for aging parents?
Follow the 40-70 Rule: when you turn 40 or your parent turns 70, whichever comes first, start the conversation. Early planning means more options, better decisions, and far less crisis management later.
Is Sandwich free?
Yes. Browsing channels, reading posts, and subscribing to the weekly 40-70 checklist newsletter are all free. Sandwich is supported by providers who list in the marketplace.