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Dad Needs Transportation Help

by Admin 11. November 2009 13:32

I am trying to locate an individual, agency, church group etc. that can help my father. My dad lives in Elizabeth Township south of Pittsburgh. He lives alone in his home and he lost his major support and helping hand when my aunt passed away three weeks ago. He is 84 and legally blind (so he does not drive).

That being said, he is quite self sufficient -- he cooks, cleans etc. etc. and makes great coconut cream and pumpkin pies. We are looking for minimal care at this point -- driving him to the grocery store, doctor's, barber's etc.

We have offered for him to come and live with us, however he is not ready to make that Leap. Any ideas names etc. would be greatly appreciated.

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Community Support Programs for Seniors | Home Care | Meal and Shopping Services for Seniors | Transportation for Seniors

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11/3/2009 3:37:08 PM #

You may be able to get transportation help from the volunteer group below. They may or may not have volunteers available in your dad's location at the southern edge of Allegheny County. We weren't able to locate another office listed closer to his home.

The Team at TodaysSeniorResource.com

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Southwestern PA
6401 Penn Avenue, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4053

Contact: Miss Rachel A. Steigerwalt
Ph: (412) 345-7420  
Email: IVC@fswp.org / Web site: http://www.ivcswpa.org

Service Area: Allegheny County      Serves: Frail/Elderly
Services: Bill Paying; Friendly Visit; Link People; Shopping; Telephone Reassurance; Transportation
Description: Provides support to seniors to help them live independently in the community. Services include transportation, shopping, escorting, visiting, telephone reassurance, and bill paying/financial management.

The Team at TodaysSeniorResource.com

11/14/2010 8:29:46 PM #

There is also 12 churches in Elizabeth Township that you could call to check with. Being around 20 minutes away from downtown Pittsburgh you might be able to contact day centers that work with the mentally disabled. They commonly help community members with tasks like cleaning and yard work for no fee.

wheelchair accessible vehicles

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