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Carol Bradley Bursack, Oct 12, 2010
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."
Call the senior services people in the community where they live. Most have a senior van for activities. Then, there are generally para-transit type buses connected with bus systems. It is not easy, but it can be done. You'll need to contact the community people where the elders live so it may take some research, but most have a senior meals program or someone who can point you in the right direction.Good luck,Carol
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Oct 14, 2010
Our area does not have a senior van service, but does provide discount vouchers for the local taxi company. I had to take mom down there to register and she buys a book of them that lasts about 6 months. My siblings and I take her to doctors appointments and other important appointments, but for when she wants to get out or grocery shop she uses those.
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you can also call your County public health nursing office or human services and they would know of all transportation offered.
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