Safe Senior Transportation: 4 Ways Caregivers Improve Mobility And Independence
Today’s post reviews research on the importance of senior-safe transportation, then highlights 4 ways our caregivers improve senior mobility and independence in Madison, WI.
Read on to learn more, or call (608)-315-2378 to schedule a caregiver consultation now.
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The Importance Of Senior-Safe Transportation In Madison, WI
Poor access to transportation isn’t just an inconvenience—it could determine the success or failure of your loved one’s health care treatments, or even the quality of their aging experience, according to one study by the American Journal of Public Health.
Reviewing data from the National Health Interview Survey, researchers Wolfe et al. (2020) found that 5.8 million seniors were forced to delay necessary health care treatments in 2017 due to a lack of transportation. And that was three years before the COVID-19 pandemic, during which access to public transportation plummeted.
Beyond the risks poor access to transportation poses to seniors’ physical well-being, it also greatly reduces senior independence, and creates barriers to regular exercising and social activities.
Unfortunately, access to transportation tends to decline as we age, in part due to the added challenges posed by mobility limitations and chronic conditions.
Family caregivers can help, but they aren’t always available. According to the AARP, more than 60% of informal caregivers also work, to say nothing of the Sandwich Generation split between senior care and childcare responsibilities. All told, more than 25% of family caregivers regularly struggle to coordinate support for their loved ones, so the idea that they might act as on-call chauffeurs just isn’t realistic.
But don’t despair—our caregivers are here to help, offering safe, reliable, on-demand transportation for seniors throughout Madison, WI and the surrounding areas, and all as part of your standard care plan.
Improving Access: 4 Ways Caregivers Support Senior Mobility And Independence
- On-demand transportation services. As part of every care plan, we offer transportation services on-demand, so your loved one can get wherever they need to go, whenever they need.
- Easy access to Dane County’s senior transportation programs. Madison residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to free and low-cost senior transportation services and ride programs, and our caregivers can help you find the perfect fit for your needs.
- Full support with public transit. Whether your loved one needs help making sense of the bus schedule or they want someone to ride with them, our caregivers do it all.
- Full support coordinating rides with friends and family. We help all of our clients identify and organize their support networks, and we can do the same when it comes to scheduling rides from friends and family.
Schedule A Free Caregiver Consultation In Madison, WI
To learn more and schedule a talk without caregiver coordinators, you can:
- Call (608)-315-2378
- Email [email protected]
- Fill out the contact form on our website
References
Wolfe, M. K., McDonald, N. C., & Holmes, G. M. (2020). Transportation barriers to health care in the United States: findings from the national health interview survey, 1997–2017. American journal of Public Health, 110(6), 815-822.
