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Transportation and getting around

Driving gives freedom, and giving it up is one of the hardest changes that can come with age. The good news is that most towns have more ride options than people know: senior ride programs, paratransit for medical trips, volunteer drivers, and rideshare services that will come to the door.

The guides here help you judge when driving is still safe, have the talk about the car keys with care, and line up rides before you need them. You will find how paratransit works, what rides cost, and how to book medical transport through a health plan when the plan covers it.

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Three national programs connect you to help in your own community, at no cost:

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