About 20% of seniors exclusively rely on inaccessible and unreliable public transportation to get around. This makes it challenging to get to medical appointments… and nearly impossible to enjoy outings with friends and family.
Luckily, Connections Transportation solutions make it easy for older adults to enjoy life!
Here, we’ll discuss how TerraBella Roswell can help Georgia seniors get around. Read on to learn about this program and why families should prioritize Connections when choosing a senior living community.
What Is Connections Transportation?
Connections Transportation is one of the many programs TerraBella Roswell offers for senior wellness.
TerraBella Roswell offers free chauffeured transportation to ensure that residents can get where they need to go. Professional drivers offer reliable and safe solutions for those who want to go out with friends or enjoy community events.
Seniors won’t need to navigate public transportation or face communication challenges. Connections solutions come right to resident’s doors and transport them directly to their destination.
Door-to-door transit makes getting around efficient and painless. Prioritizing them when choosing a senior living community means eliminating this source of stress for your loved one.
Accessible Solutions
Transportation at TerraBella Roswell is accessible as well as convenient. Our vehicles have:
- Wheelchair ramps for easy boarding and leaving
- Wide aisles for senior mobility aid access
- Ample space for wheelchairs and walkers
- Special senior-friendly designs where residents can comfortably get to their destinations
There won’t be any challenges with getting into and out of the vehicle. At our community, your loved one can ride in comfort and style.
Community Transport Options for Personal Outings
Most of the transit offered by our Connections program is scheduled. Community members all go on outings at the same time. This makes remembering outings easy while allowing residents to go on excursions with friends.
However, getting to medical appointments is also important. Luckily, chauffeured transportation is available to make sure that seniors get to their appointments safely.
All residents need to do is request transportation in advance. The best Roswell, GA, community will work to provide great senior transit solutions.
The Importance of Senior Transportation Services
As people age, they face unique challenges when it comes to leaving the house. AARP reports that the average senior stops driving at 75 years old, leaving them without personal transportation solutions. There are several reasons that older adults turn in their car keys, including:
- Vision problems like increased nearsightedness and cataracts
- Decreased hearing abilities, including deafness
- Cognitive issues that impair focus and memory
- Slow reaction times that can lead to collisions
Public transit is usually inaccessible to those who age in place. Buses and trains have limited space for wheelchairs and walkers, and they can be difficult to get onto. These transit solutions also require seniors to get to a bus stop or train station, which can be challenging for those who struggle to get around.
The only option for many seniors at home is to wait for family members to drive them around. This can put a strain on families, especially those who would need to take time off work to drive loved ones to appointments or shops.
Reliable transit is nearly impossible for seniors to access, which leaves them sitting at home most of the time.
Independence Support for Older Adults
Luckily, choosing a senior living community with a Connections Transportation program ensures that seniors can get out of their well-appointed apartments.
We’ve already discussed what makes these vans and buses easy to access. However, it’s also important to think about why accessible travel solutions help seniors retain independence.
Residents at TerraBella Roswell can hop on our transportation solutions and head off to scheduled events like:
- Shopping trips
- Grocery store excursions
- Restaurant outings
- Live music performances
- Live theatrical performances
- Movie screenings at local theaters
- Local festivals and celebrations
The Journal of Medical Ethics reports that increased autonomy:
- Fosters a stronger sense of self
- Gives seniors feelings of control
- Boosts self-awareness
- Prevents mental health issues
- Increases overall quality of life
Increased Socialization
Connections Transportation doesn’t just take seniors out on necessary shopping excursions. It also brings them to fun places with their friends and other residents.
Adventuring outside community grounds gives friend groups something to look forward to together. Having adventures adds some purpose to people’s lives to ensure that there’s never a dull moment.
Residents can strengthen connections with each other outside of a community setting. This means that lifelong relationships can blossom and thrive!
When seniors leave their homes, they also have the opportunity to interact with young people. From waiters to those running classes that community residents attend, there are tons of people to talk with.
This makes seniors feel young and purposeful while having the chance to share wisdom and stories.
Better Mental and Physical Health
Those who are confined indoors are naturally more susceptible to mental health issues. Cabin fever is real, and it can impact senior’s well-being by:
- Contributing to Vitamin D deficiencies
- Causing fatigue
- Contributing to difficulty sleeping
- Making people bored and restless
These contributing factors make anxiety and depression more likely for older adults who are stuck inside all day.
Those who can’t access public transit are also at an increased risk of social isolation. Age is already a risk factor, so the inability to get around can add problems to an already sensitive issue.
Connections provides this transportation to nip this risk factor in the bud. When they’re not isolated, seniors can decrease the risk of depression and anxiety.
Physical health issues also become less likely, including serious problems like:
- Dementia
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Diabetes
Accessible transportation, therefore, boosts both mental and physical well-being in a myriad of ways. Families should prioritize good transportation programs when assessing senior living communities.
Enjoy Accessible Travel in Roswell, GA, Assisted Living
Now that you know how Connections Transportation can boost senior’s quality of life, it’s time to look into the best community for your loved one to enjoy.
TerraBella Roswell is committed to compassionate care. We offer senior assisted living and memory care solutions to ensure that all residents’ unique needs are met.
Contact our team to schedule a tour and learn more about our services and amenities!
