Try: Losing the ability to drive can negatively impact the Care recipient (cr) however alternative methods of transportation often exist for the cr public transit public transportation may be a good option if the cr lives in a populated area check the local public transit options and about reduced prices for older adults ride sharing family members friends and neighbors may be willing to give the cr rides the cr can offer to pay for some gas or to help out if possible community shuttles transit local community resources may have shuttle service available some medical facilities such as those for veterans also have transportation options for medical appointments taxis or private drivers taxis or drivers may be a good option for quick trips look at a formalized driving service or sometimes a family member friend or neighbor can help if you hire someone regularly make sure that they have a good driving record walking cycling if the cr still has adequate health walking or cycling may be a potential option motorized wheelchairs if the trip is nearby look at a motorized scooter wheelchair motorized wheelchairs can be a good way to get around if the cr lives in an area with easily accessible stores information references helpguide org

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