Finding volunteer drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels sometimes means spending an entire weekend calling friends and neighbors to persuade them to lend a helping hand. Rose never gives up and she never says she can't find drivers. It is always wonderful when another organization such as Reynolds Metal Company joins us to express our appreciation. My husband is due to have cataract surgery and will be unable to drive for a time, and I don't drive at all. We will need transportation to the grocery store and to a number of doctor appointments.
Transportation can be a serious problem for many seniors.
Whenever the need for transportation arises, it is critical. Fortunately there are many agencies throughout Berkshire County that offer transportation services. Elder Services' volunteers provide rides to seniors who do not need assistance getting in and out of the car. The volunteers drive seniors to doctor appointments, to the bank, pharmacy, nursing home, hairdresser etc. Local Councils on Aging provide transportation through both volunteers and vans.