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#35 - Transportation Solutions for Seniors: Staying Mobile and Connected Without Driving
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Maintaining mobility is essential for the well-being of older adults. This episode explores various transportation options available to seniors, including public transport, ride-sharing, and community programs, emphasizing the need for personalized transport solutions to foster independence.
• Discusses the necessity of transportation for seniors' independence
• Explores public transportation options and challenges
• Describes paratransit services and characteristics
• Highlights the role of ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft
• Introduces volunteer driver programs for personalized assistance
• Covers dial-a-ride services and their benefits
• Explains private ride services tailored for older adults
• Outlines principles for age-friendly transportation systems
• Emphasizes the importance of family involvement in transportation choices
For more information about aging in place and caregiving for older adults, visit our website at SeniorSafetyAdvice.com
Chapters
1. Transportation Solutions for Older Adults (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Local Transportation Options for Seniors (00:09:13)
47 episodes
Manage episode 470075844 series 3591277
Got a comment or idea? Send us a text.
Maintaining mobility is essential for the well-being of older adults. This episode explores various transportation options available to seniors, including public transport, ride-sharing, and community programs, emphasizing the need for personalized transport solutions to foster independence.
• Discusses the necessity of transportation for seniors' independence
• Explores public transportation options and challenges
• Describes paratransit services and characteristics
• Highlights the role of ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft
• Introduces volunteer driver programs for personalized assistance
• Covers dial-a-ride services and their benefits
• Explains private ride services tailored for older adults
• Outlines principles for age-friendly transportation systems
• Emphasizes the importance of family involvement in transportation choices
For more information about aging in place and caregiving for older adults, visit our website at SeniorSafetyAdvice.com
Chapters
1. Transportation Solutions for Older Adults (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Local Transportation Options for Seniors (00:09:13)
47 episodes
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