Embarking on any journey – whether it’s a short trip to the grocery store or a cross-country adventure – should be exciting. However, senior travel can sometimes pose challenges that require consideration and planning. At GoGoGrandparent, we’re dedicated to ensuring safe senior travel by providing reliable transportation for elderly across America. In this article, we’ll offer practical tips to ensure your local and nationwide travels are safe, convenient, and stress-free.
2 key challenges of transportation for elderly
There are two significant concerns regarding safe senior travel: accessibility and safety.
Physical limitations and accessibility: Seniors may face physical limitations that affect their ease of travel. For example, vision or cognitive changes may mean you’ve decided to stop driving, or chronic pain may make navigating public transportation too overwhelming. But you still need freedom and autonomy of movement, so accessible transportation is the first and most important consideration for maintaining senior independence.
Safety concerns: Traditional transportation for elderly, like public transportation and taxis, often do nothing to ensure safe senior travel. Seniors are at risk of theft, falls, and injury. You need comfortable, monitored transportation that doesn’t make you feel anxious or nervous that something bad could happen.
How GoGoGrandparent ensures safe senior travel
When you choose personal transportation services like GoGoGrandparent for your travel, you’re prioritizing your comfort, safety, and convenience. There are so many benefits of personal transportation for seniors, like having control over where you go without having the hassle and expense of owning a car.
But it’s important to choose your travel companion wisely. Not all rideshares are created equally. GoGoGrandparent is an extension of your care team to make daily transportation for elderly accessible, safe, and enjoyable.
Accessibility: GoGoRides addresses accessibility concerns by screening all vehicles to ensure they’re equipped to meet our clients’ mobility needs. Unlike buses or taxis, you don’t have to worry if your wheelchair or cane will fit in a GoGo car. We also screen the drivers to ensure they’re professional and compassionate, ensuring a safe and easy travel experience from start to finish.
Safety: GoGoGrandparent ensures safe senior travel by thoroughly screening drivers with background checks, vehicle reports, and more, providing peace of mind for elderly passengers and their families. Moreover, our GoGoGuardians monitor your ride every step of the way, so someone is always looking out for you.
Family Features: Your loved ones can also watch your ride. With Family Features, your family members can monitor your rides in real time and pay for services, offering another layer of protection and peace of mind.
Convenience: Travel is only as fun as it is easy, and GoGoGrandparent simplifies booking transportation for elderly clients. You can easily request transportation through a user-friendly app or call a toll-free number to chat with one of our friendly operators. This ensures a hassle-free experience without complex online platforms.
Nationwide coverage: One of the standout features of GoGoGrandparent is the extensive coverage across America. Whether you’re taking a trip to the local gym or exploring a national park, you get access to the same consistent, dependable GoGoRides wherever you are.
Practical tips for travel and transportation for elderly
1. Plan ahead: Running late causes stress and anxiety, which is why it's essential to plan your rides in advance. GoGoGrandparent allows users to schedule rides ahead of time, so you’re never late for an appointment or social event.
2. Provide clear instructions: Communication is vital for safe senior travel. Provide your GoGo operator with clear instructions about accessibility needs, preferences, or assistance you may need. Also communicate clearly with your driver during the ride, like if you have temperature or music preferences. GoGo’s drivers are trained to offer a personalized, comfortable experience.
3. Pack the essentials: Whether you’re going to the doctor’s office or flying across the country, you should always have a few essentials on hand, like medications, identification, and emergency contact information. Consider bringing items like water, snacks, extra clothing layers, or comfort items to keep you comfortable in your travels.
4. Connect with local senior services: Senior services in your community or travel destination can offer additional support, information, and resources. Do some research to learn how to connect with these services while traveling for a seamless, safe senior travel experience. Learn more about services and rides for seniors here.
5. Share your travel itinerary: Keep your family members and caregivers in the loop by sharing your travel itinerary, even if you’re just going to the next town over. This extra layer of communication ensures someone is always looking out for you, providing peace of mind for you and your family. GoGo’s Family Features make it easy for your loved ones to monitor your rides and ensure safe senior travel.
6. Be mindful of health needs: Plan according to your specific health needs and preferences, like scheduling medication breaks, requesting extra legroom, or informing your driver of health concerns.
7. Don’t push yourself: Take a break if you’re tired or not feeling good. Sit down at a coffee shop or library to rest. Take a GoGoRide around town to take in the sights without walking. Prioritizing your health and wellness is a critical part of safe senior travel.
8. Explore senior discounts: Many businesses, like restaurants, hotels, tours, and entertainment venues, offer senior discounts. Exploring budget options will make travel more affordable and enjoyable.
9. Provide feedback to GoGoGrandparent: We encourage our clients to give us feedback. This helps us maintain quality standards and continuously improve. By voicing your opinions, you play a vital role in shaping our service and contributing to safe senior travel for all our users.
Rides for seniors: local and nationwide
Travel provides wonderful opportunities for exploration and socialization. Prioritizing your comfort, accessibility, and safety helps you maintain your independence so you can travel the world without worry.
GoGoGrandparent is committed to safe senior travel with every ride. If you’ve been looking for hassle-free rides for seniors, register with GoGoGrandparent to get access to the most convenient and affordable transportation for elderly available in America.
