//What are some of the Practical Senior Transportation Options?

What are some of the Practical Senior Transportation Options?

The majority of the seniors experience barriers to transportation. While growing old, some common aging problems like a decline in strength, hearing, reaction times, vision, and short-term memory arise. So, seniors lose the confidence to drive. They may drive less frequently or not drive at all. Gradually, they lose access to a private vehicle and rely on friends or family members for a drive. A lack of transportation can lead to social isolation, affects overall health, and well-being as they miss necessary but non-emergency medical appointments.

For adults residing in rural areas, these challenges become compounded. “It is estimated that approximately 25% of all Americans aged 65 and older live in a rural area of the U.S., and this number will grow as baby boomers continue to age into retirement and as younger populations move to urban centers.”

Taking your senior parents or grandparents to the doctor/ other medical appointments may turn out difficult over time when they refrain from driving. At the same time, they can’t afford to miss a scheduled appointment, and giving them a ride every time is not a possibility.

There are a lot of options to work out the issue. Some are not aware of them whereas some others have great awareness. Besides getting them a drive, here are some suggestions for transporting seniors.

  • Book a taxi

Book a taxi for them. You can just hail a cab from the street, or you can book a ride. Booking a ride is better as you can access the services and go through the reviews. You need to download the app, pre-register, and provide the credit card information to make use of such services.

In most cases, cab drivers will not be able to handle any emergencies. They are not trained to assist seniors and may not be sensitive to their individual needs. They might not physically help a senior to and from the cab and along with the appointment. Taxis cannot accommodate a stretcher or wheelchair as well.

  • Public transport

All the mass transit options established routes and times. Seniors can get reduced fares, and the transport vehicles are also accessible to physically challenged individuals.

  • Volunteer programs

People who volunteer to drive older individuals to various destinations are a part of faith-based and community non-profit groups. Each group has its own set of alternatives. Rides are either free, or are available for a donation, or are covered by membership dues.

  • Non-Emergency Medical Transportation 

NEMT services are the best option as they have,

Fully certified drivers and technicians

Modern, ADA compliant service vehicles

Technology advancements for the best real-time updates

Punctual and committed services

Affordable rates

By |2021-12-24T12:28:04+00:00November 18th, 2021|Medical Transport|0 Comments

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