Seniors

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts) Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:10 PM Nov 2019

Need help with transportation back and forth from doctors office

My wife is on her 3rd round of chemo(stage 4 lymphoma). So far I have been able to handle all the transportation needs. But with scans and more doctor OP visits coming up, it is becoming harder and harder to run my business AND do what is MOST important...getting her well again.
Do any of you have suggestions on inexpensive ways to handle my dilemma?
It's possible someone may have some experience with this and ideas I haven't thought of yet.
Thanks

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Need help with transportation back and forth from doctors office (Original Post) Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 OP

Call the American cancer society TEB Nov 2019 #1

Thank you Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #4

A friend has suggested uber; I've never used it. elleng Nov 2019 #2

Thank you Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #5

Does your community have a Seniors' Council ? Haggis for Breakfast Nov 2019 #3

Thank you Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #6

Some insurers cover medical transport. Grasswire2 Nov 2019 #7

Thank you Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #9

I don't know if you are comfortable revealing your geographic location to other DU'ers, but if alwaysinasnit Nov 2019 #8

Thank you so much for your kind offer Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #10

You're right, that would be quite a trip. But you might send a shout-out to other DU'ers who alwaysinasnit Nov 2019 #11

Thank you. She will beat this. She is strong. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #12

FWIW, I wish you both well and that she has a speedy recovery. alwaysinasnit Nov 2019 #13

On DU, go to PLACES/US/Alabama Captain Zero Nov 2019 #17

Thank you Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #20

The Red Cross also has volunteer drivers. nt Laffy Kat Nov 2019 #14

Contact the United Way in your local area... magicarpet Nov 2019 #15

Have you contacted AARP or a local affiliate that is similar ? magicarpet Nov 2019 #16

Thank you very much Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #21

Does your town/county have a welfare/social service office? 3Hotdogs Nov 2019 #18

You both in my heart of hearts and prayerful intercession. 💌 sprinkleeninow Nov 2019 #19

Thank you so much Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #22

If you are a member of a church, PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2019 #23

Thank you, we are trying that option too Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #24

I, too, was getting chemo for stage 4 lymphoma HeiressofBickworth Jan 2020 #25

So happy for your remission. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2020 #27

Some cities have a senior transportation service. Call your Cousin Dupree Jan 2020 #26

Thank you for your thoughts on this problem. nt Ferrets are Cool Jan 2020 #28

Best wishes for getting this figured out. lark Jan 2020 #29

Thank you and yes they are. nt Ferrets are Cool Jan 2020 #30

TEB

(13,689 posts)

1. Call the American cancer society

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:12 PM

Nov 2019

They can help you with rides take care you and your wife

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

4. Thank you

Reply to TEB (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:15 PM

Nov 2019

They were the first organization we called. They still haven't found a volunteer for her yet.

elleng

(136,043 posts)

2. A friend has suggested uber; I've never used it.

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:13 PM

Nov 2019

Good luck.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

5. Thank you

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:15 PM

Nov 2019

Haggis for Breakfast

(6,831 posts)

3. Does your community have a Seniors' Council ?

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:15 PM

Nov 2019

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

6. Thank you

Reply to Haggis for Breakfast (Reply #3)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:16 PM

Nov 2019

I am calling them tomorrow.

Grasswire2

(13,708 posts)

7. Some insurers cover medical transport.

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:38 PM

Nov 2019

Try googling "medical transport" in your locale and see what turns up.

Also, in some areas you can dial 411 for information on various kinds of senior services in your area.

In my metro area, the public transportation system has door to door service for this kind of transportation, as well. A doctor certifies the need.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

9. Thank you

Reply to Grasswire2 (Reply #7)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:40 PM

Nov 2019

Our insurance does not cover transportation. I will call our public transportation tomorrow about their "MAP" program.

alwaysinasnit

(5,252 posts)

8. I don't know if you are comfortable revealing your geographic location to other DU'ers, but if

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:38 PM

Nov 2019

you're OK with that, then maybe asking for help from nearby DU'ers could be an option. I would be happy to volunteer to drive her if you lived in the northern Bay Area of California.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

10. Thank you so much for your kind offer

Reply to alwaysinasnit (Reply #8)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:40 PM

Nov 2019

We live in Mobile AL. That would be quite the trip

alwaysinasnit

(5,252 posts)

11. You're right, that would be quite a trip. But you might send a shout-out to other DU'ers who

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Reply #10)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:46 PM

Nov 2019

live in AL to see if they have any specific knowledge of resources or maybe, if they live nearby, they might even volunteer to give her a ride. Good luck!

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

12. Thank you. She will beat this. She is strong.

Reply to alwaysinasnit (Reply #11)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:49 PM

Nov 2019

alwaysinasnit

(5,252 posts)

13. FWIW, I wish you both well and that she has a speedy recovery.

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Reply #12)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 09:52 PM

Nov 2019

Captain Zero

(7,505 posts)

17. On DU, go to PLACES/US/Alabama

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Reply #10)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:43 PM

Nov 2019

there u should find some DUers in your state.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

20. Thank you

Reply to Captain Zero (Reply #17)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 10:12 AM

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Laffy Kat

(16,522 posts)

14. The Red Cross also has volunteer drivers. nt

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Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:03 PM

Nov 2019

magicarpet

(16,501 posts)

15. Contact the United Way in your local area...

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:26 PM

Nov 2019

They generally have a data bank of organizations they can refer you to for specific public assistance services you require.

Best wishes to you and your wife and a speedy recovery so things are less hectic and back to normal.

:group hug: :love ya: :group hug:

magicarpet

(16,501 posts)

16. Have you contacted AARP or a local affiliate that is similar ?

Reply to magicarpet (Reply #15)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:29 PM

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Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

21. Thank you very much

Reply to magicarpet (Reply #15)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 10:13 AM

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3Hotdogs

(13,394 posts)

18. Does your town/county have a welfare/social service office?

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:55 PM

Nov 2019

sprinkleeninow

(20,546 posts)

19. You both in my heart of hearts and prayerful intercession. 💌

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 12:51 AM

Nov 2019

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

22. Thank you so much

Reply to sprinkleeninow (Reply #19)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 10:13 AM

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PoindexterOglethorpe

(26,727 posts)

23. If you are a member of a church,

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 10:16 PM

Nov 2019

they might be of help.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

24. Thank you, we are trying that option too

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #23)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 10:56 PM

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HeiressofBickworth

(2,682 posts)

25. I, too, was getting chemo for stage 4 lymphoma

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Fri Jan 3, 2020, 07:08 AM

Jan 2020

I was fortunate that the treatments didn't make me sick. So the problem was one of just transportation. If i didn't have a friend or family who could take me to dr or home again, I used Uber. It wasn't particularly cheap but chemo was once every 21 days and I could usually get a ride one way so using Uber once every 21 days wasn't bad. Cancer now in remission and chemo is finished.