DeKarma Help Categories
A full guide to the everyday mutual aid tasks supported on DeKarma, organized by community need and accessibility focus.
1. Daily Help & Errands
Everyday neighborhood assistance for errands, chores, and transit
Grocery & Shopping
Buying fresh vegetables, milk, groceries, or household essentials from nearby markets.
Errands & Pickups
Picking up parcels, dry cleaning, postal mail, or quick doorstep delivery handoffs.
Home & Yard Work
Plant watering, light maintenance, minor DIY assistance, or organizing items.
Rides & Local Transit
Short local carpooling, accompaniment to metro/bus stops, or station transit support.
Moving & Heavy Lifting
Carrying heavy boxes, shifting furniture inside the house, or luggage assistance.
Phone & Tech Help
Setting up WiFi, installing apps, printer troubleshooting, and smartphone settings.
2. Disability Support & Accessibility
Accessibility-focused assistance tailored to specific sensory or mobility needs
Vision & Reading
Exam scribe support, writing assistance, sighted guiding in unfamiliar locations, and in-store shelf reading.
Mobility & Transfer
Wheelchair or walker escort, reaching high shelves, and door-to-door physical assistance.
Hearing & Communication
Assisting with written communication, visual door alerts, and digital caption setup.
Official Form Filling
Patient assistance filling out government, banking, or municipal forms and applications.
Sighted Transit Guide
Accompaniment through crowded bus stands, metro stations, and street crossings.
Screen Reader Tech
Configuring TalkBack, voice navigation, high contrast displays, and accessibility software.
3. Elder Support & Companionship
Dedicated non-medical support for senior neighbours and aging family members
Permitted Pharmacy Pickups
Picking up routine prescribed medications from the local neighborhood chemist.
Park Walks & Strolls
Accompaniment for gentle morning or evening walks in colony parks and gardens.
Clinic & Temple Visits
Friendly walking companionship for routine clinic visits, bank visits, or places of worship.
Home Check-ins & Chai
Dropping in for a friendly chat, tea, and checking that everything is peaceful and safe.
Family Video Calling Setup
Helping seniors connect on video calls with their children and grandchildren abroad.
Reading Bills & Letters
Reviewing electricity bills, bank statements, or official communications clearly.
Medical Disclaimer
DeKarma is intended for everyday neighborly support and companionship. DeKarma does NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, nursing, emergency response, or professional healthcare services.