Five Tips For Finding Senior Transportation
- Judi Bonilla, Aging Expert
- Oct 18, 2015
- 1 min read
Can you help me get a ride? I’m 76 years old, blind and wheelchair-bound. That was the inspiration for this How-To blog post for individuals, family members, and friends searching for senior transportation.
1. Find out the Zip Code – Senior transportation programs and services are often determined by geographical location. Knowing your Zip Code will help service providers identify location specific programs.
2. Be prepared – To fill out an application and provide information. Most programs and services receive Federal funding which means they need documentation about the individuals they serve.
3. Eldercare.gov – Begin with this website that is the national database for senior information The information for your local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) is the first resource you want to identify. Your local agency is often the information broker for all senior services. Begin the information gathering process with them.
4. Rides In Sight – Call 855.607.4337 to reach this non-profit senior transportation call center. They operate during the business hours of Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 8 PM ET. This organization gathers referrals on public and non-profit services offering senior transportation.
5. Start early – If you’re reading this blog post you need to start today. Senior transportation is often overlooked until there is an emergency. Starting now provide you with the information and more importantly a strategy to help a family member or friend age with dignity in their community.
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