Driving is a privilege, and for many seniors, it is a privilege that they may need to give up for their own safety. Seniors typically stop driving if they have chronic conditions or physical and cognitive limitations that make driving unsafe. When seniors stop driving, they lose some independence as they now must rely on friends and family to get to where they need to go. If your senior loved ones no longer drive but want this independence back, they could benefit from our transportation services.
For senior transportation services in The Villages, FL, contact Assisting Hands at (352) 758-4512.
Many people take the ability to drive for granted, as it gives people the freedom to go from place to place. It is common for seniors to be resistant to the idea of giving up driving, as it also means giving up some of their freedom. However, it may be best for your senior loved ones to give up driving if they have impaired vision, declining cognitive abilities, limited mobility, or chronic conditions that are causing slow reactions.
Giving up driving is difficult for seniors, as they may not want to acknowledge their inabilities. If your loved one is hesitant to stop driving, talk to them about the danger they are putting themselves in every time they drive. You can also help them agree to give up driving by offering an alternative, like senior transportation services.
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we work with seniors and their families to provide personalized transportation services based on your loved one’s schedule. We will make sure they get to their doctor appointments and make it to family gatherings, and we can help them take care of important errands. Our non-emergency senior transportation services can help your loved ones make it to the following:
We can also help complete errands on your loved one’s behalf, such as:
To ensure high-quality, consistent service, all senior transportation visits are scheduled in a minimum of 4-hour shifts. This allows our caregivers to safely assist clients to and from their destinations while accommodating preparation and transition time.
Before transportation services can begin, we require an in-home assessment at least 24 hours in advance. This assessment helps us understand your loved one’s needs, confirm mobility requirements, and pair them with the right caregiver for a comfortable and safe experience.
If your senior loved ones must give up driving privileges and could benefit from personal transportation services, Assisting Hands Home Care can help. We will work with your loved ones and their schedule to provide transportation to important engagements and ensure that they can complete their errands.
Give us a call at (352) 758-4512 for more information about our senior transportation services in The Villages, FL, and the surrounding areas of Lady Lake, Ocala, Oxford, Wildwood, Belleview, and Leesburg.
Medicare doesn’t pay for non-medical home care. It only can cover the cost of the medical version of home care, called “Home Healthcare” in some situations.
Home Healthcare services covered by Medicare include skilled nursing care, physical therapy services, etc. However, Medicare does not cover in-home personal care services that involve companionship, and activities of daily living (ADLs) like meal preparation, grooming, light housekeeping, etc.
