Having an aging parent who lives at home but can’t drive themselves anymore can be difficult for them and their family. The negative effects it has on their mental state while feeling like they’re stuck in their home can be wearing on the mind after days or weeks. At Celebrity Homecare, we offer senior transportation services in Bridgeport, CT to seniors who need a ride to get around town. If you’ve been considering hiring transportation for your elderly parent, we have four great reasons why you should.

Get to doctors’ appointments

Seniors often have doctors’ appointments that they need to get to as a result of advanced aging. As their caregiver, you might not have time to provide them with transportation to every appointment as you have your own schedule to attend to. Senior transportation is a great way to ensure that they’re getting to where they need to be when they need to be there. This will take a significant load off your shoulders as you won’t have to shuffle around your agenda several times each month.

Have a sense of freedom

Many of us have seen over the last year or so what it’s like to be stuck inside for weeks at a time. It’s mentally wearing as you want to get out of the house but have nowhere to go or no way to leave. This is common among seniors who are no longer able to drive. A senior shuttle is a great way to help them get out of the house to go out to lunch or go shopping for a short time before going back home. It makes for something to look forward to as the opportunity can come regularly.

Respite for family caregivers

Caring for another person is exhausting. It doesn’t matter how much they’re able to do on their own, you’re constantly watching to make sure that they’re OK and working on something for them. Pairing this with your busy schedule can wear you out. Senior transportation services provide caregivers with a break from the daily grind of taking care of a parent as they’re able to get out of the house with supervision. This can give you several hours away from the duties of caring for your aging parent so you feel rested and rejuvenated when they return.

Peace of mind for family

Having an elderly parent out and about in the community can be stressful. This is especially true if they’re reaching the point where they probably shouldn’t be driving anymore. Transportation services are a great way to ensure that they’re not out trying to drive when they’re not capable and that they’re also not going to get lost. You can help them set up their ride to and from a doctor’s appointment or an afternoon at the mall without any worry that they have an incident going to or from their destination.

Contact us for more

You can learn more about senior transportation services in Bridgeport, CT from our team at Celebrity Homecare. We’re happy to provide seniors with the opportunity to get out of the house and interact with their community. You can schedule a ride for your loved one or ask us about our services by calling 877-550-2353. If you prefer, you can also send an email to info@celebritynursehomecare.com or send a message via our online contact form. We ask that you don’t submit sensitive information through our submission form, we’ll get to that when we talk.