10 articles found in ‘Aging/Older Adults’ Category
A Farewell Message From Virginia Dize
Comments OffThe truth is that I began my career in transportation reluctantly. I had worked for many years in the Aging Network on long term care advocacy and home and community based services and I knew that transportation was different – even used a different language (numbers instead of acronyms!). I knew – or thought I knew – that solving the transportation puzzle for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers was just about impossible! Seventeen years later, I’m not such a Pollyanna to think we’ve cracked it – but so much progress has been made! Transportation will always be a challenge but there are many and varied adaptable, tried-and-true approaches and new models of service that actually work.
The Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC): Identifying and Promoting Accessibility Innovations
Comments OffThe Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) is a national technical assistance (TA) center begun in 2022 that follows and builds on the inclusive planning work of Transit Planning 4 All, while working in coordination with other TA Centers like the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC), which promotes the availability and accessibility of transportation…
Micromobility Opportunities for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Comments OffMicromobility expands opportunities for people to get around their communities without using a vehicle. As communities explore various micromobility options, including electric and adaptive bicycles, trishaws and scooters, it is important to consider how all potential users, particularly older adults and people with disabilities, can benefit.
5 Tips for Providing Transportation to Family Caregivers
Comments OffIn the quest to increase the number of rides given each month, transportation providers would be remiss if there wasn’t an effort to increase services to family caregivers. The Caregiving in the US 2020 survey showed that 80% of family caregivers provide transportation for their loved ones. With an estimated 53 million family caregivers in…
Transportation Resources for Native American Elders You Should Know About
Comments OffThe National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA) was funded through a cooperative agreement by the Administration on Aging (AoA) in 1994. The center is operated by the University of North Dakota’s Center for Rural Health. Through a variety of educational resources, training and technical assistance provided, the center is focused on supporting the…
Designing Innovative Transportation Pilot Projects for All
Comments OffGuest Blogger—Alvaro Villagran is director of federal programs for the Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC). The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a public-interest organization and an international thought leader in shared mobility. SUMC is working to replace car-centric transportation with people-focused shared mobility to fight climate change, promote equity and universal access, and strengthen community. Since…
Transportation Supports Behavioral Health Access for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Comments OffTransportation providers serving older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers understand that transportation is vital to the health of their riders, but often health is thought of in broad terms, and mental or behavioral health gets overlooked. Yet statistics show that behavioral health, a term which encompasses both mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs),…
ACL Programs Support Transportation Accessibility for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Comments OffGuest Blogger – Victoria Wright, Program Manager, Transit Planning for All Project, U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL). The Administration for Community Living (ACL) focuses on maximizing the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL’s vision for all people, regardless of age and…
E-Bikes Increase Mobility Access for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Comments OffGuest Blogger – Mitch LaRosa is the Chief Development Officer at Shared Mobility Inc. Mitch’s work focuses on developing new, innovative shared-use transportation solutions that prioritize community-control and inclusivity. Feel free to reach out and email him at mitch@sharedmobility.org. In the summer of 2020, during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Shared Mobility Inc. (SMI), a NY-based…
Accessible Transportation for People Living with Dementia
Comments OffThere are currently more than 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. Currently, about 70 percent of them are living in the community and 25% are living alone. People with dementia can lead fulfilling lives when they are able to remain socially active in the community. The availability of accessible transportation…