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Related: About this forumNeed help with transportation back and forth from doctors office
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
(12,716 posts)They can help you with rides take care you and your wife
Ferrets are Cool
(21,064 posts)They were the first organization we called. They still haven't found a volunteer for her yet.
elleng
(130,156 posts)Good luck.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,064 posts)Haggis for Breakfast
(6,831 posts)Ferrets are Cool
(21,064 posts)I am calling them tomorrow.
Grasswire2
(13,564 posts)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
(21,064 posts)Our insurance does not cover transportation. I will call our public transportation tomorrow about their "MAP" program.
alwaysinasnit
(5,038 posts)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
(21,064 posts)We live in Mobile AL. That would be quite the trip
alwaysinasnit
(5,038 posts)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
(21,064 posts)alwaysinasnit
(5,038 posts)Captain Zero
(6,715 posts)there u should find some DUers in your state.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,064 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,356 posts)magicarpet
(13,945 posts)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
(13,945 posts)Ferrets are Cool
(21,064 posts)3Hotdogs
(12,210 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,136 posts)Ferrets are Cool
(21,064 posts)PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,751 posts)they might be of help.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,064 posts)HeiressofBickworth
(2,682 posts)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
(21,064 posts)We are getting closer every day. She comes home today from her 4th trip for the 22 hour drip.
Cousin Dupree
(1,866 posts)local city government and see if they have this service. They take people to Dr. appointments, dialysis, grocery shopping, etc.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,064 posts)lark
(23,006 posts)So glad so many people have pointed our resources that might help. People on this board are awesome!