Transportation Services for Seniors in Pittsford, NY, and our surrounding areas.
What Are Senior Transportation Services?
Doctors agree that the most important thing most seniors need to remain physically and mentally healthy is the ability to get out and about. They need to be able to visit friends, go shopping, take care of medical appointments, and so forth. Unfortunately, the ability to drive is one more thing many seniors lose as part of aging. When this happens to your loved one, the skilled caregiver who comes as part of the senior home care services program from Comfort Keepers of Pittsford, NY, can provide the necessary transportation to help your loved one maintain their independence.
With our wide variety of services, your loved ones can receive a few hours of companionship daily to around-the-clock personal care. No matter what they require, we promise that each visit from our trusted caregivers – we call Comfort Keepers® - will be meaningful.
Our goal is to help your senior loved one get out and take care of errands, appointments, visit family, friends, and more!
Local Senior Transportation Service
As part of our senior home care services program, your loved one's caregiver will arrive at their home ready to provide them with a full range of transportation services. At Comfort Keepers, we can provide your loved one with transportation services as part of our senior care package or as a stand-alone service. Our caregivers can help your loved ones stay independent and get out and about by providing them with transportation that is both safe and reliable.
Transportation Choices for Seniors in Pittsford, NY
There are many options for seniors that need transportation, however, these options are not always affordable or convenient. They may not be able to cater to the specific needs of your loved one.
County Public Transportation Services
Most municipalities offer some form of public transportation through local bus routes. Although public transportation may be a good option, there are a few issues when it comes to convenience for seniors.
Depending on the location or population of the county, the public transportation system may not cover many areas outside of the downtown/metro areas. This means that if your loved one lives further away from the city, there may not be a route that passes through the area your loved one lives.
Another issue is that bus stops are not always conveniently located. They may require some walking which may be a challenge for some seniors.
Also, the schedule of these buses may not work for the individual.
There are quite a few reasons why public transportation is not convenient for seniors, but if your loved one lives in a heavily populated area with great public transportation, they may be able to take advantage of this free or cost-effective option.
Ride Share Services
Ride share services, such as taxis, Uber, and Lyft can be a great form of transportation for seniors, but they do come with some drawbacks.
The way these services work is through requesting a pickup through an app or by calling a phone number. After the request, a driver will come by to pickup your loved one at the pre-determined location. This can be great in terms of convenience as they can request the driver to pick them up from their home, store, or medical center.
One of the biggest drawbacks to these services is the cost. Taxis are generally more expensive that Uber and Lyft, but the alternatives are still not cost-effective when transportation is needed frequently.
Another thing to note is that these ride share services may not be equipped to safely transport your senior loved one.
Friends and Family
Many seniors rely on friends and family for transportation. This is a great, cost-effective way for seniors to be able to go out and enjoy normal life activities and get to their necessary appointments. Although there is technically no cost for this form of transportation, availability can be an issue for seniors.
Many seniors may feel uncomfortable asking friends and family for rides, even if they have offered to transport them in the past. It can make the individual feel like a burden. Not to mention that friends and family also have their own lives and schedules and may not be available to help.
This form of transportation is still a great option if it is available!
How to Find Transit Options
You may be wondering how you can find transportation options in your area. There are a few organizations that offer call centers to help seniors locate transportation services, some can even help schedule the pickup.
The following are organizations that can help guide you toward reputable transportation services:
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a public service offered by the Administration for Community Living.
This service allows you or your loved one to connect to agencies that offer services for seniors in your area. You can either visit their website to learn more and get connected, or you can give them a call at the following phone number:
1-800-677-1116
Dial 211
The 211 phone code connects you with an operator that can provide you with referrals and information for health and social services in your area. The 211 code is a national service offered to Americans in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
If you would like to learn more about 211, you can visit their site at 211.org.
Mobility Managers
Mobility managers work with senior services and agencies in your area to help schedule transportation programs for senior citizens. These services are typically offered for a low cost and are intended to assist low-income and disabled seniors.
To connect with a local mobility manager, you may want to contact your local municipality's public transit agency or you can contact the Center for Independent Living (CIL) in your area. They can connect you with a mobility manager in your area if there are any that serve your location.
The National Center for Mobility Management also has an online directory to help you find these programs.
Comfort Keepers Transportation Services for Seniors
At Comfort Keepers, we offer transportation with our in-home care services for seniors. Our caregivers can provide your loved one with transportation in Pittsford, NY and the surrounding areas. For example, if your loved one wants to go for a walk in a nearby park, go shopping, or has an appointment, our caregivers can provide transportation to and from the location your loved one may want or need to go.
We also offer stand-alone transportation services for seniors if requested ahead of time. We are able to pick you or your loved one at their home and take them to any appointments or events they need to attend. Our drivers will wait at the medical center or event location and transport you or your senior loved one back home after it is over.
The best part about our transportation services is that our caregivers are trained to help you or your loved one get in the vehicle and to the destination safely. Not to mention that our senior transportation service is very cost-effective when compared to taxis, Uber, and Lyft.
Give us a call or click below to schedule a transportation with us!
Not Sure What Care You Need?
Those interested in learning more about Comfort Keepers of Pittsford, NY, and our home care services may contact one of our knowledgeable caregivers to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. During this session with a professional caregiver, your loved one's needs, circumstances, interests, and desires will be thoroughly examined. This will allow us to create a care plan tailored to their unique needs, personality, and lifestyle. Contact our senior care team using one of the options listed below to get started.
You can also click below if you are interested in learning more about our senior transportation services to help you or your loved one move around Pittsford, NY and the surrounding areas.
