Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk - Ride-Hailing Services: A lifeline for caregivers and their loved ones

Caregiving is a demanding role, often requiring juggling multiple responsibilities including ensuring that loved ones are transported to critical medical appointments or social engagements. For caregivers of seniors, transportation can become a significant challenge, particularly when the person they care for is unable to drive. Fortunately, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have stepped in to make this task easier, offering solutions designed to alleviate some of the stresses caregivers face.

These services now allow caregivers to arrange rides for others, including elderly loved ones,...