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Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence

Eldercare Locator / National Aging and Disability Transportation Center. "Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence."

Key findings used in wiki

  • The guide frames transportation change as a planning problem, not only a driving-loss problem.
  • It recommends mapping where a person needs to go, what transportation options exist locally, and which supports are needed for doctor visits, groceries, worship, work, and social activities.
  • It highlights practical alternatives such as public transit, specialized transportation / paratransit, volunteer transportation, transportation with assistance, and private-pay services.
  • It also emphasizes travel training and the role of mobility counselors and local Area Agencies on Aging in helping older adults become more comfortable using transit.
  • The brochure supports Eldercare Locator's role as a first-call resource for transportation transitions and community-based aging support.