Seniors, need a ride? GS Center for Social Gerontology's Trusted Riders program is bridging the gap with free rides to medical appointments The Center for Social Gerontology at Georgia Southern University is now offering a unique program called the Trusted Riders Program. The program provides older adults with safe transportation to and from medical appointments. Rides are available now, and volunteer drivers are needed! The Center for Social Gerontology at Georgia Southern U

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Family caregivers play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities, health issues, or aging-related challenges across the U.S. Among their many responsibilities, transportation is a key task they manage. According to the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 Report, 80% of caregivers provide transportation assistance, making it the most common Independent Activity of Daily Living they support. However, only 25% of these caregivers reported using transportation services. De

Transportation can be a significant hurdle for many, especially older individuals and adults with disabilities, when it comes to accessing non-emergency medical appointments and other essential services. The "available" isn't always "accessible" reality means millions miss crucial healthcare appointments each year. This not only impacts individual health outcomes but also burdens the healthcare system with increased hospitalizations and emergency room visits. Enter TrustedRid

Offering a free Lyft ride didn’t improve missed appointment rates ** Ed. ---->TrustedRiders is here to close the gap of transportation issues such as these. Learn more . February 05, 2018 PHILADELPHIA – The high number of low-income patients missing medical appointments because of unreliable transportation has led to partnerships between health care systems and ridesharing companies, such as Uber and Lyft, in an effort to ease travel and boost attendance. However, a new study

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (through its grantee Oasis) this week announced awards to 7 new sites to deploy...