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Home Caregiving Transportation

Transportation

Remember the excitement of when you got your driver’s license? The freedom you felt?
As seniors and caregivers sometimes life throws us a curve ball that we can take as a negative OR we can change how we are thinking and come up with a solution to still have the freedom feeling.
Now it may not be the same but freedom is still within your reach. You just need to find it!
Whether you are no longer able to drive or just don’t feel comfortable doing there are solutions in the world to help you maintain some freedom.
Walkers, scooters, wheelchairs all enable us to get around and can be a lot of fun!
Better than sitting around, right? Getting around is better!
Many towns and cities are now offering accessibility transit so don’t fret! Check out wheeltransit, handicapped taxis and more.
As a caregiver, there are many services available to have someone take your caree to appointments, get groceries, run errands etc. so there is a solution. You don’t have to do it all!

Most seniors love to travel. At a certain age, travelling alone is no longer an option. This is when you get to go on vacation with mom or dad or even a grandparent! Travelling with a senior takes a...
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One of the biggest challenges your parent may face is the impending or actual loss of the ability to drive, or the loss of the driver's license.Some elders have enough insight to realize that driving is becoming too stressful...
Driving is one of the most notable signs of independence for the elderly. Unfortunately, not every senior can drive safely as they age. It can be very difficult for them to give up the keys, and some seniors might...
Buying a Car

How To Buy A Car

Having worked at an auto dealership, I can offer you a few tips for buying a new car. Before you  go to any showroom, know what your trade-in is worth, what credit is available to you, and what  you...
Driving can be stressful at any age, but many motorists find that they lose confidence as they get older. Sound, vision and reaction times can be affected as you get older, which can make the roads daunting especially as...
More than 75% of adults have a driver’s license. Of these, 40 million are 65 and over. For many seniors, the ability of driving themselves is a lifeline. They look on it as a sign of independence and are lost...