Senior Transportation Service

Senior Transportation Service

Reliable senior transportation service options are vital in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and throughout Florida to increase mobility and communication

Having the ability to get around is critical to remaining safe, independent, and healthy. Access to reliable senior transportation services helps elderly individuals feel connected and allows them to contribute to our community.

What to do if a senior can no longer drive?

Unfortunately, as we age many health conditions may interfere with our ability to safely drive.

Because Abby Services is known as one of the leaders in senior care, we often have families asking what they should do about a parent, neighbor, or loved one who is a senior driver and has become unsafe behind the wheel. This is often a sensitive subject and one that can be challenging to manage.

In the blog post below we review suggestions for families who may be managing concerns about unsafe senior driving.

Unsafe Senior Driver

Options for seniors when driving is unsafe.

When a senior cannot drive it may be difficult to consider or manage options to get from point A to B. The Department of Elderly Affairs has resources about senior transportation service options.

These options include:

• Medicaid
  • Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC LTC) Plans provide non-emergency senior transportation service to enrolled members through their transportation provider.
  • If you are enrolled in a SMMC plan and need a ride to a covered service, you can locate the transportation provider on your health plan identification card.
  • If you are interested in getting on the SMMC LTC program: Call your local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to be screened for the SMMC LTC program.
    To find your local ADRC, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER (800-963-5337).
•  Other Resources:
  • Seniors enrolled in Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI), Community Care for the Elderly (CCE), Home Care for the Elderly (HCE), Local Service Programs (LSP), or other programs provided through the Older Americans Act (OAA) may be able to able to receive transportation services to or from community services and resources.
    For more information on ADI
    For more information on CCE
    For more information on HCE
    For more information on OAA
    
  • For more information on LSP, please contact your local ADRC.

Mobility and accessibility are essential for independent living. Senior transportation service (s)  are the link that allows access to needed services and activities.

Find a Ride Florida is an online listing of senior transportation service providers in all of Florida’s 67 counties.

• If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care plan, please contact your case manager for transportation assistance.

RESOURCES:

AARP Driver Safety is an online refresher course to help improve your driving skills.

CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them. Abby Services is Car Fit Trained and has conducted many Car Fit Evaluations.

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Driver Handbooks:

GrandDriver Program is an education and outreach initiative that provides information and resources on driving safely and how to plan for a safe transitioning from driving.

National Aging and Disability Transportation Center goal is to promote the availability and accessibility of transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.

Safe Mobility for Life Program is a coalition whose mission is to implement a strategic plan to increase the safety, access, and mobility of Florida’s aging road users, eliminate fatalities, and reduce serious injuries.

Local Senior Transportation Service options in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and surrounding areas.

Local resources are imperative for those who require a senior transportation service. A great option is Trinity Care Transportation Inc.

Trinity Care is a Non-Emergency Transportation service that offers senior transportation services to and from medical facilities, airports, and much more.

All of their vehicles are licensed by the city and state and each vehicle is equipped with all proper safety features.

They provide service for anyone who requires a stretcher transport, wheelchair transport, or even for those who are ambulatory.

Just call them for pricing at 239-276-1860!