The Lack Of Age Appropriate Transportation Services For...

I would like to focus and investigate the lack of age appropriate transportation services for the elderly and people with disabilities. The issue of transportation becomes a major concern when the elderly and people who are disabled develop uncontrollable age related illnesses and are no longer healthy to drive. Losing the privilege to drive brings independence to an end and forces the elderly to stay at home which may lead to despair and other emotions. Therefore, it is essential to provide our senior citizens and people with disabilities with reliable transportation to help them maintain their independence. It is important to create reliable services to support them in making choices about how they want to live the last years of their†¦show more content†¦She suggest that funding needs to be increase to accommodate the elderly and disabled (Linda, 2014). The second Article called the â€Å"Transportation Barriers† Author Cronk informs about the struggles and frustr ation the elderly and people with disabilities face due to the lack of transportation services available to them. Furthermore, the author tells the story of an elderly man who was taken to the hospital by ambulance. But, on the day of his release from the hospital he had no family nearby and had no way to get home nor had money to pay for a taxi. The hospital was unable to assist him financially to pay for a cab, frustrated the elderly patient told his nurse he would walk eight miles to his home. Cronk informs that in populated communities although many people live near doctors and hospitals they continue to face the issue of poor transportation due to financial struggles. The author states that for those who are disabled riding public transportation becomes a great challenge. In addition to missing important preventive care appointments because they have no reliable access to transportation. Cronk states that the problems were worst among minorities, stating that a high percentage of disabled and elderly patients have missed appointments due to not having accessible transportation. Cronk continues to inform that many times they just wait for medical emergencies to visit a doctor. ToShow MoreRelatedHow Technology Has The Quality Of Life Of Aging Adults1615 Words   |  7 PagesTechnology has the power to transform lives, usually in ways that are beneficial, but occasionally is detrimental. Clearly, technological advancements in the last century or so have resulted in major enhancements in many aspects of our lives such as transportation, employment, healthcare, and recreational activities. On the other hand, such developments have led to increased dependence on technology, and technological failure could result in serious implications. 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