An appointment can be a short drive across Phoenix and still feel difficult to reach. Getting into a low car seat hurts. The family car doesn’t have room for a wheelchair. The destination hasn’t changed, but getting there has.
Standard transportation can’t accommodate every wheelchair type and they come with cost uncertainty and potential delays. Such things risk rescheduling a crucial appointment and wasting precious time.
As a caregiver for a disabled family member, you join the 53 million unpaid caregivers in the US, with nearly 14% assisting loved ones with mobility disabilities. Tasks like mobility support and transportation add to the strain, with 1 in 5 caregivers experiencing high physical exhaustion.
Within this dynamic, caregivers for disabled adults and family members undertake a challenging and often underappreciated role.