Transportation

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Transportation services for seniors are designed to help older adults maintain their independence and access essential services, especially when they are no longer able to drive themselves. These services are crucial for attending medical appointments, grocery shopping, social events, and other activities. Various types of transportation services available for seniors include:

  1. Senior Transit Buses:

    • Specialized bus services that operate within certain areas, often providing door-to-door service for seniors.

  2. Paratransit Services:

    • Offered by public transit systems for individuals who cannot use regular public transportation due to mobility issues or disabilities.

  3. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT):

    • Services specifically for transporting seniors to medical appointments, including doctor visits, therapy sessions, and hospital check-ups.

  4. Ride-Sharing Services:

    • Companies like Uber and Lyft, which some seniors find convenient for occasional trips. Some areas offer senior-specific ride-sharing options with additional support.

  5. Senior Center Shuttles:

    • Many senior centers and community organizations provide shuttle services to and from the center for programs and activities.

  6. Volunteer Driver Programs:

    • Nonprofit and community-based programs where volunteers use their vehicles to transport seniors.

  7. Taxi Voucher Programs:

    • Programs that offer discounted taxi fares for seniors, making taxi rides more affordable.

  8. Community and Faith-Based Transportation:

    • Some community groups and religious organizations offer transportation services for seniors, especially for attending services and community events.

  9. Accessible Transportation Services:

    • Services equipped with vehicles that can accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

  10. Family and Friend Networks:

    • Informal networks where family members, friends, or neighbors assist with transportation needs.

  11. Door-through-Door Services:

    • More comprehensive services where drivers offer assistance beyond just transportation, such as helping the senior in and out of the vehicle, escorting them to appointments, and assisting with shopping.

  12. Elderly Transportation Programs Subsidized by Government:

    • Various government-funded programs at the local, state, or federal level that provide transportation options for seniors, often at reduced costs or free.

These transportation services are essential for ensuring that seniors can continue to live independently and engage with their communities, even when they can no longer drive. They also play a critical role in accessing healthcare and maintaining overall well-being.

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  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

The Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center, Senior Program operates weekdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m

Counties Served
  • Gila
  • Pinal

  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Daily Lunch Monday-Friday: Join us inside for lunch from 12:00pm to 12:30pm

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Banner Olive Branch Senior Center offers a place for residents in the Sun Cities to gather, have a hot meal, participate in free activities and make friends.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

  • Clothing/Furniture
  • Food Assistance
  • Medical Equipment
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

The Senior Campus is a gathering place for Bullhead City's 50+ active adult community. Seniors can get together to socialize, exercise, play games, get support and information on senior resources.

Counties Served
  • Mohave

  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

A gathering place for Chandler’s active adult community, the Senior Center provides quality recreational, social, and supportive services for mature adults and their family members.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

  • Food Assistance
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Senior Living
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Crossroads Mission is the only homeless shelter in South Central AZ

Counties Served
  • Santa Cruz

  • Home Care
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Neighbors helping neighbors in the Eastside of Tucson

Counties Served
  • Pima

  • Advanced/Long Term Care
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Food Assistance
  • Home Care
  • Medical Equipment
  • Respite/Caregiver Support
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Our mission is to ease the hardships and to improve the quality of life for our seniors and their caregivers.

Counties Served
  • Cochise

  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

The mission of ICS is to provide pathways leading
to more stable and self-sufficient lives.

Counties Served
  • Cochise
  • Graham
  • Greenlee
  • Pima
  • Pinal
  • Santa Cruz
  • Yuma
  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Living
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Senior Resources in Yavapai County.

Counties Served
  • Yavapai

  • Home Care
  • Respite/Caregiver Support
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Leaders in Aging Well at Home

Counties Served
  • State-wide

  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

SERVICE AREA
Amado, Arivaca, Green Valley, Sahuarita

Counties Served
  • Pima

  • Transportation

“Nogales Rides”, provides transportation services to Senior citizens, developmentally disabled, special needs or physically impaired people.

Counties Served
  • Santa Cruz

  • Home Care
  • Respite/Caregiver Support
  • Transportation

Our caregivers are experienced, compassionate, qualified, trustworthy individuals specifically trained in all areas of caregiving. All our caregivers are ready to provide quality services, going above and beyond for you and your family member.

Counties Served
  • Pima

  • Advanced/Long Term Care
  • Food Assistance
  • Home Care
  • Respite/Caregiver Support
  • Senior Living
  • Transportation

Arizona Region VI Area Agency on Aging

Counties Served
  • Cochise
  • Graham
  • Greenlee
  • Santa Cruz
  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Transportation

Services for seniors and disabled individuals in rural Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Counties Served
  • Santa Cruz

  • Hospitals
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Transportation
  • Specialists
  • Transportation

UCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to caring for the communities we serve.

Counties Served
  • Pima
  • Santa Cruz

  • Food Assistance
  • Home Care
  • Respite/Caregiver Support
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Through our provider network, Area Agency on Aging programs and services help these populations live with dignity, independence, and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.

Counties Served
  • La Paz
  • Mohave
  • Yuma