Planning for Senior Transportation Needs

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Public transportation, private options and social services represent the bulk of choices currently available to senior citizens needing transportation. However, as the baby boomer generation ages, it will increasingly demand a variety of higher-quality services. Future systems may focus on community planning, such as current ones in Florida that allow citizens to drive around in golf carts or operate mini vans that cover a defined route. In addition, imagine how much easier funding these methods would be if transportation accounts, similar to IRA accounts, were available. During the search for feasible transportation, maintain a lookout for such innovations. With creativity and perseverance, a transportation plan can be put together that will ease the hardship of being unable to drive and perhaps even produce an enjoyable experience during the retirement years.

 
 

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dimur

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Oct 6, 2008

My parents who are both 79 yrs old, each year travel from Pittsburgh PA to Florida.
My Dad is not a good driver anymore and Mom is ok but worry very much for her to take all the driving. They do know to take it slow and do it in a few days but it still makes me very nervous. Are there transportation alternatives to get them and their car to Florida?

thanks
DM

 
 

topaz

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Oct 19, 2008

Yes, they can use the auto train. You can contact amtrack for the details.
I hope this helps. Parents do not know the meaning of take it slow. You could also hire a diriver. I hope this helps.

 
 

jesus

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Jan 29, 2012

we take care of my mother, she fell, went to er xray shows 4 broken bones on her foot. we are not able to get her in the car, is there any way soc ser to help with
transportation. she is 95 years old

 
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