Help me arrange for local transportation for my parents

• Article - The Best Way to Talk to Your Parents About Driving

  You're worried about your parents' driving abilities but don't know how to tell them. Tips for talking with elderly parents about driving.

• Article - Why Giving Up the Car Keys Is Such a Loaded Issue

  Why giving up the car keys is so traumatic for your elderly parents, and how to help prepare them for the day when they have to stop driving.

• Article - Alternatives to Driving

  When your parents can't drive anymore, check out these helpful transportation alternatives.

• Article - Paratransit Service for Seniors

  How paratransit can help your parents stay independent after they can no longer drive.

• Article - How to Approach Your Parents With Concerns About Their Driving Ability

  Giving up a driver's license is likely to be difficult for elderly parents. Learn how to approach and talk to elderly parents about driving safety.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - 10 Tips for Senior Care in a Rocky Economy

  Ten tips for caring for seniors in a tough economy.

• Blog Post - My mother's growing needs are putting a strain on my marriage, and I find myself wondering which will fall apart first -- her, my marriage, or me. What can I do?

  Since my dad died five years ago, my mother has had...

• Blog Post - Is It Time For Your Parents To Give Up The Car Keys?

  Tips for how to know when it's time for your elderly parent to stop driving -- and what to do about it.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Does Medicare cover lifting and transporting a parent to dialysis?

  Will Medicare pay to transport an elderly patient to dialysis? No, Medicare won't pay for dialysis transportation unless a doctor prescribes it.

• Question - Where can I find resources for transportation services in the Bay Area?

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• Question - How can I get transportation assistance?

  This question has been answered by two Community Members

• Question - What can I do to encourage my elderly parent to use a walker or cane?

  Ideas to encourage your parent to use a walker or cane

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - The Right Car for Your Parent

  The car your parent once drove comfortably -- and safely...

• Tip - Getting Around When Driving Isn't Possible

  For advice on how to help your elderly parents cope...