The Importance of Transportation for Hospital Systems Many people, especially elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities, have increased healthcare requirements and all too often cannot receive the necessary transportation to regular healthcare appointments. Therefore, dependable, and safe healthcare ride options are considered a critical requirement…
Background of PACE; why transportation is vital for PACE programs
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model for care is focused on the total well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to receive the help that they need and to be served with comfort and safety of their community. SendaRide provides transportation to and from the PACE centers as well as to doctors appointments to assist in the over health and well-being of PACE members.
Cancer Survivor Gives Back
Written by: Leslie Doan, Care Partner in Little Rock, Arkansas “I make extra money driving cancer patients to their treatment appointments.” Leslie Smith Doan uses her experience as a cancer survivor to help give rides and hope to current patients going through cancer treatments. “This…
January: Safe Driver of the Month
Christa T. is our January Safe Driver of the Month! Christa has been a driver for us for over 1.5 years in Oklahoma City, OK. We truly enjoy knowing our riders are in safe hands with Care Partners, drivers, like Christa! Enjoy Christa’s interview below!…
December: Safe Driver of the Month
Jacob R., a new CP from OKC, is our Safe Driver of the Month for December. We had the opportunity to interview Jacob about being a Care Partner. Enjoy Jacob’s interview below! Q: Share some wisdom: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been…
Is your clinic suffering from no-shows due to patient transportation issues?
For Medicaid and Medicare patients, making it to an important medical appointment is notalways a simple process. There are transportation barriers preventing patients fromaccessing care they desperately need. Introducing, non-emergency medical transportation(NEMT). First let’s start with what exactly is non-emergency medical transportation. NEMT is whenthe…
Seniors: Gain Better Quality of Life with Physical and Mental Health Tweaks
Good health gives you plenty of energy, enthusiasm, and zest for life. You can see health as a combination of physical vitality and mental strength. Just like everything else in life, good health doesn’t come easy – you need to work for it, and maintain…
Working Out the Post-Pandemic Future for Your Senior Loved One
A lot of important life decisions and changes were put on hold when the COVID-19 pandemic ensued. Now that restrictions are being lifted and it is safer to travel and interact, many are finding themselves returning to where they left off. For those responsible for…
Your Home Options as a Senior: What You Need to Know
As you get older, you are likely thinking about the best living situation to meet your needs. You may enjoy your current home, but is it enough to support your lifestyle? While these questions are difficult to ponder at first, they are worth asking when…
How Social Determinants Affect Our Health
Social determinants of health are the conditions in the environments where we are born, live, play and work. Our age is also a factor and all of these things affect a wide range of health, quality of life outcomes, and have a major impact on…
Recent Articles
- April 17, 2023
- Background of PACE; why transportation is vital for PACE programs April 3, 2023
- Cancer Survivor Gives Back March 30, 2023
- January: Safe Driver of the Month January 9, 2023