I am a RN providing home care to a gentleman in Northampton County. His doctor took away his driver's license and he would like to find out whether he can apply for some type of a ride a few times a week to a local dinner or even the CVS to pick up his pills? Thanks you! Dawn
He might also check with a local church or one that he may attend. I know that some of the retired people at my parent's church volunteer to take seniors or the disabled to doctor appointments, lunch, pharmacy, etc. They are free all day and love getting out to socialize and help others. They don't charge anything either.
In my area, there is a public transit for seniors and the disabled. They have a very small fee, but, you have to sign up early and could be kept out for most of the day due to their schedules. They advise you pack a lunch, because depending on which part of the county they have to go after they drop you off, you could end up waiting at your destination for many hours. To me, that's not practical for seniors and the disabled who tire easily, need to get home to bathrooms, take meds etc. but, it's almost free, so many have no other choice.
Otherwise, have your client call the county Agency on Aging to see what programs are available for transportation. Some areas have small buses that will come to the house to pick an elder up, this has to be made by reservation.