Senior mobility is an issue that affects everyone particularly at the age when decline in physical functions start to appear.
According to local statistics, Sarasota County has the largest percentage of older adults in the nation. It is the third largest county in the United States with older adults.
More than 30 percent of the population in Sarasota is over 65 years old and over 45 percent of all household include someone over 65 years of age.
According to National statistics conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10,000 Americans will turn 65 each day by 2012, and by 2030 our overall senior population will reach nearly 71 million.
There are more than 30 million senior drivers aged 65 or older who are on the road today (NHTSA).
Seniors in Sarasota County will experience difficulty with transportation sometime in their life.
ITN Sarasota, Inc. is a non-profit organization that in organized in providing safe, dignified rides in private cars for seniors and adults with vision impairments. The mission of ITNSarasota is to provide a community-supported, consumer-oriented, economically sustainable transportation service to seniors and adults with visual impairments who want to preserve their mobility and independence.
The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and rides are available within the service area for any purpose. Rides are provided in private automobiles by trained trained volunteer and paid drivers. People 60 years and older and adults with visual impairments are eligible to ride. Door to door service with assistance is also provided for those who require help with folding walkers or carrying packages.
For more information on this program, call ITN Sarasota at (941)364-7530 or visit their website at www.itnsarasota.org
Right Accord Private Duty-Home Health Care also provides in-home care services to seniors who want to maintain their lifestyle and independence by arranging caregivers who can provide assistance in their physical mobility including errands and transportation. Sarasota care providers are available to become senior helpers as needed for as little as 4 hours to 24 hours.
A little help at home is sometimes all what you need to give you and your family peace of mind. Home health aides, companions and certified nursing assistants are certified to provide care.
For free care consultation and free assessment from a registered nurse, please call our toll free number 1-877-685-3889.
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