Chapter 11 of the Complete Eldercare Planner

TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY ACTION CHECKLIST

Chapter 11 of The Complete Eldercare Planner

MEETING TRANSPORTATION NEEDS To Do By Completed

Implement driver safety precautions

arrange physical exams ❏

review medications ______❏

purchase driving enhancement items______❏

discuss safe driving habits______❏

suggest driver assessment ______❏

maintain auto working condition______❏

proper insurance in place ______❏

Monitor elder’s ability to drive ______❏

Prepare for driving-related conversations______❏

Suggest transportation options

family & friends______❏

professional drivers______❏

ride share______❏

car pool ______❏

volunteers______❏

healthcare transport services______❏

walk______❏

bicycle______❏

public transportation______❏

senior housing with transportation services______❏

Lessen the need for elders to drive ______❏

Minimize isolated and inactivity______❏

Know the signs of at–risk driving______❏

Implement intervention support if all else fails______❏

Know phone numbers of

auto insurance ______❏

auto club ______❏

motor vehicle department ______❏

Obtain copy of your elder’s

auto insurance card ______❏

auto club card ______❏

PUTTING ABILITY BEFORE DISABILITY

Gain a healthier perspective

review insights list______❏

Lessen the negative impact of a chronic illness

access health care professionals______❏

research medical advances______❏

separate medical problems from psychological problems______❏

seek professional counseling______❏

join a support group______❏

review the Money Matters chapter______❏

Help your elder maintain an independent lifestyle

medical goals ______❏

psychological goals ______❏

access to professionals ______❏

environmental barriers removed ______❏

mobility issues ______❏

transportation issues ______❏

elder role models ______❏

Make use of independent-living products______❏

Investigate senior travel outfitters______❏

Exercise travel precautions

keep cell phone and charger handy______❏

consider trip cancellation insurance______❏

make copies of the trip itinerary______❏

distribute trip details to family members______❏

Make special travel provisions

air travel______❏

medical needs______❏

accommodations______❏