Need help with transportation back and forth from doctors office

[Ferrets are Cool]

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

[TEB]

1. Call the American cancer society

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

[Ferrets are Cool]

4. Thank you

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

[elleng]

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

Good luck.

[Ferrets are Cool]

5. Thank you

[Haggis for Breakfast]

3. Does your community have a Seniors' Council ?

[Ferrets are Cool]

6. Thank you

I am calling them tomorrow.

[Grasswire2]

7. Some insurers cover medical transport.

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]

9. Thank you

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

[alwaysinasnit]

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

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]

10. Thank you so much for your kind offer

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

[alwaysinasnit]

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

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]

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

[alwaysinasnit]

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

[Captain Zero]

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

there u should find some DUers in your state.

[Ferrets are Cool]

20. Thank you

[Laffy Kat]

14. The Red Cross also has volunteer drivers. nt

[magicarpet]

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

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

[Ferrets are Cool]

21. Thank you very much

[3Hotdogs]

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

[sprinkleeninow]

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

[Ferrets are Cool]

22. Thank you so much

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

23. If you are a member of a church,

they might be of help.

[Ferrets are Cool]

24. Thank you, we are trying that option too

[HeiressofBickworth]

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

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.

[Ferrets are Cool]

27. So happy for your remission.

We are getting closer every day. She comes home today from her 4th trip for the 22 hour drip.

[Cousin Dupree]

26. Some cities have a senior transportation service. Call your

local city government and see if they have this service. They take people to Dr. appointments, dialysis, grocery shopping, etc.

[Ferrets are Cool]

28. Thank you for your thoughts on this problem. nt

[lark]

29. Best wishes for getting this figured out.

So glad so many people have pointed our resources that might help. People on this board are awesome!

[Ferrets are Cool]

30. Thank you and yes they are. nt