13 Resources
NADTC — promotes accessible community transportation for older adults. Built for older adults who've stopped driving or can't safely manage it, and family caregivers coordinating doctor visits. Some senior centers offer free van service to grocery stores, the pharmacy, and the senior center itself; ask about schedule and pickup zone. Volunteer driver programs are often run by faith-based organizations and are open to seniors of any background. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.
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Independent Transportation Network — community-based ride service for seniors and visually impaired. Useful for seniors needing rides to dialysis, chemo, physical therapy, or non-emergency medical appointments. Reduced-fare transit passes are available at city transit offices with proof of age (usually 65+) and ID. Volunteer driver programs are often run by faith-based organizations and are open to seniors of any background. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Free national transportation database for older adults from ITNAmerica. Worth contacting for any senior in a transit-poor area, an apartment without parking, or a household with one shared car. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) in most states — call the state's NEMT line before paying for a private ride. Stopping driving is one of the hardest decisions for a senior; having transportation lined up before that conversation makes it easier. Free, confidential, and available to...
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Tools, courses, and assessments to help older drivers stay safe behind the wheel. A first stop for veterans, dialysis patients, and seniors with disabilities who qualify for paratransit. Most paratransit programs require an application, doctor's note, and a few weeks of advance scheduling for regular rides. Stopping driving is one of the hardest decisions for a senior; having transportation lined up before that conversation makes it easier. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family...
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AARP Smart Driver course — the nation's first refresher course designed for drivers 50+. Worth contacting for any senior in a transit-poor area, an apartment without parking, or a household with one shared car. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) in most states — call the state's NEMT line before paying for a private ride. Transportation is the #1 reason seniors miss medical appointments; it's also a leading reason for social isolation. Open at no cost to North Carolina seniors...
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Free educational program to help older drivers fit their personal vehicles. Useful for seniors needing rides to dialysis, chemo, physical therapy, or non-emergency medical appointments. Some senior centers offer free van service to grocery stores, the pharmacy, and the senior center itself; ask about schedule and pickup zone. Transportation is the #1 reason seniors miss medical appointments; it's also a leading reason for social isolation. Open at no cost to North Carolina seniors and the families...
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On-demand rides, groceries, and meals for seniors without smartphones. Worth contacting for any senior in a transit-poor area, an apartment without parking, or a household with one shared car. Some senior centers offer free van service to grocery stores, the pharmacy, and the senior center itself; ask about schedule and pickup zone. Uber Health and Lyft Healthcare integrate with Medicare Advantage plans — many beneficiaries don't realize the ride is covered. Free, confidential, and available to any...
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Lyft's senior and healthcare ride service used by health systems and care managers. Worth contacting for any senior in a transit-poor area, an apartment without parking, or a household with one shared car. Most paratransit programs require an application, doctor's note, and a few weeks of advance scheduling for regular rides. Volunteer driver programs are often run by faith-based organizations and are open to seniors of any background. Open at no cost to North Carolina seniors and the families...
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Uber's health-focused ride service for non-emergency medical transportation. A first stop for veterans, dialysis patients, and seniors with disabilities who qualify for paratransit. Reduced-fare transit passes are available at city transit offices with proof of age (usually 65+) and ID. Volunteer driver programs are often run by faith-based organizations and are open to seniors of any background. Free, confidential, and available to any North Carolina resident who needs the information.
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Non-emergency medical transportation broker — many state Medicaid programs use them. Useful for seniors needing rides to dialysis, chemo, physical therapy, or non-emergency medical appointments. Most paratransit programs require an application, doctor's note, and a few weeks of advance scheduling for regular rides. Transportation is the #1 reason seniors miss medical appointments; it's also a leading reason for social isolation. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.
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Compassionate, professional transportation for seniors needing extra assistance. Relevant when a senior is missing appointments because transportation is the bottleneck. Reduced-fare transit passes are available at city transit offices with proof of age (usually 65+) and ID. Volunteer driver programs are often run by faith-based organizations and are open to seniors of any background. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.
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Non-emergency medical transportation for North Carolina Medicaid recipients via state Medicaid. Built for older adults who've stopped driving or can't safely manage it, and family caregivers coordinating doctor visits. Most paratransit programs require an application, doctor's note, and a few weeks of advance scheduling for regular rides. Volunteer driver programs are often run by faith-based organizations and are open to seniors of any background. Free, confidential, and available to any North...
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Find North Carolina senior transportation through the Eldercare Locator. Useful for seniors needing rides to dialysis, chemo, physical therapy, or non-emergency medical appointments. Most paratransit programs require an application, doctor's note, and a few weeks of advance scheduling for regular rides. Volunteer driver programs are often run by faith-based organizations and are open to seniors of any background. Free, confidential, and available to any North Carolina resident who needs the information.
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