Many older adults avoid public transportation due to unfamiliarity. Help your loved one feel comfortable by learning it together.
As we age, our transportation needs and challenges often change. Mobility issues, vision impairments, and decreased reaction times can make driving difficult. Reliance on public transportation or caregiver assistance may increase.
There are specialized transit services offered by local governments or community organizations, accessible ride-share options, non-emergency medical transportation for healthcare visits, and volunteer driver programs.
When choosing transportation for care recipients, consider safety, reliability, cost, and specific needs. Always have backup plans and emergency plans, as public transportation availability and access can change quickly.
Schedule rides well in advance and pack important care items. Consider public travel training to help care recipients become comfortable with planning trips, finding stops, transferring, and reading bus schedules.
The Senior Alliance Transportation Program provides rides for older adults and caregivers in western Wayne County and Downriver. Our services ensure safe, accessible transit to medical and social services appointments when other transportation services are unavailable or inaccessible. The Senior Alliance provides resources for local transportation services to support the independence and mobility of older adults in the community.
