As individuals age, their ability to drive may be hindered, putting their safety at risk. Our caregivers can accompany our clients during their ride.

When elders lose their ability to drive it is often devastating for them emotionally due to the loss of the independence driving provides.  While there are public and private transportation options available for some people, most options do not involve taking seniors wherever they want to go or whenever they want to go there.  

Before you talk to your family members about giving up driving, make sure you can provide an alternative that allows them to maintain some independence.  At Grand24, our carers provide senior transportation and errand services to run errands and provide rides for seniors who can no longer drive.

Our caregivers provide “door through door” service, i.e.carers meet clients in their home, ensure they safely get from home to the car and to and from their destination, and settle them back inside their home to complete the trip. 

When our senior companions provide transportation, they usually also stay with the client throughout the visit, unless requested otherwise. Thus, carers are not only transporting, but also providing other support for, the people we serve. This is especially important for clients with dementia, vision loss, hearing loss and anxiety.

On the other hand, sometimes client do not want or need a caregiver being next to them the whole time, such as when they are visiting with friends and family.

Clients must be able to transfer into and out of a car independently.

Our care givers have their own vehicle. We can also use clients’ vehicles for transportation if they prefer.

Activities

• Doctor Appointments (including note taking, upon request)
• Shopping, banking, pharmacy pickups and errands
• Visiting friends, relatives, social functions
• Church, other religious functions
• Visiting their favourite restaurants, coffee shops, hair dresser, library etc
• Entertainment events – Plays, Concerts, Sports

Results

• Clients retain independence in pursuing activities outside the home
• Reduced reliance on family to provide transportation at inconvenient times
• Doctors’ visits can be attended whenever necessary
• Seniors maintain important outside social connections