Hi all. I recently took in my father who is sick with cancer. He was in Maryland but can no longer take care of himself. He has a ton of doc appointments though, several each week, and I just can’t get off work to take him to these. Feeling overwhelmed. Is there any transportation service available in the Pittsburgh region for things like this? We live by the airport and he needs to go downtown a few times a week. He wouldn’t know how to use the bus system or anything like that. Preferably looking for a car service to pick him up and bring him back. Thanks.

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alwaysboopthesnoot t1_jd96ht1 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 6:56 PM

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Possibly, Access would work. https://myaccessride.com/is-access-for-me/

[deleted] t1_jd99gcf wrote on March 22, 2023 at 7:15 PM

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happyjazzycook t1_jd9cndh wrote on March 22, 2023 at 7:35 PM

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If your Dad's over 60, look at this option: https://www.sewickleyymca.org/transportation

sawamander t1_jd9cth1 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 7:36 PM

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Have you talked to his insurance provider?

New-Adhesiveness6900 t1_jd9dqdr wrote on March 22, 2023 at 7:42 PM

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zTrip might be a good option. I work at a nursing facility and we use them quite often for our patient’s appointments.

coastythemoasty t1_jd9dqk4 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 7:42 PM

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The American Cancer Society has a transportation program! https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html

cthoma36 OP t1_jd9lepf wrote on March 22, 2023 at 8:30 PM

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Replying to [deleted] (#2,307,533)

I’ll look into it. Thanks

cthoma36 OP t1_jd9lg7f wrote on March 22, 2023 at 8:30 PM

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Replying to alwaysboopthesnoot (#2,307,333)

I’ll check it out. Thanks!

cthoma36 OP t1_jd9lij0 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 8:31 PM

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Replying to happyjazzycook (#2,307,783)

He is over 60. Thanks much. I’m going to look into this. Thank you

cthoma36 OP t1_jd9lkje wrote on March 22, 2023 at 8:31 PM

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Replying to sawamander (#2,307,801)

I have not yet. You think they would offer something?

cthoma36 OP t1_jd9lmxq wrote on March 22, 2023 at 8:32 PM

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Replying to New-Adhesiveness6900 (#2,307,864)

Thanks for the Recommendation. I’ll research them.

sawamander t1_jd9nl0d wrote on March 22, 2023 at 8:44 PM

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Replying to cthoma36 (#2,308,504)

Many do; it's definitely an avenue worth looking into. I just got my sister enrolled in medicaid here and they offered medical transport to us.

Amrun90 t1_jd9sgrv wrote on March 22, 2023 at 9:16 PM

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Does he go to St Clair? They have free transportation to most surrounding areas for St Clair appointments.

ladylibrarian8 t1_jda0oqk wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:11 PM

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Reach out to the Area Agency on Aging. They will help you with everything you need.

https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/About/Offices/Area-Agency-on-Aging.aspx

Wouldwoodchuck t1_jda2lki wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:24 PM

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Replying to cthoma36 (#2,308,504)

Very possible

cthoma36 OP t1_jda2ome wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:25 PM

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Replying to coastythemoasty (#2,307,865)

Thanks!

cthoma36 OP t1_jda2usd wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:26 PM

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Replying to Amrun90 (#2,309,059)

No he goes to Presby and also Shadyside

cthoma36 OP t1_jda2xkk wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:26 PM

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Replying to ladylibrarian8 (#2,309,634)

I’ll look into this thank you

universeofdesign t1_jda66nd wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:49 PM

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Replying to alwaysboopthesnoot (#2,307,333)

ACCESS absolutely should work; that's what it's for!

tinacat933 t1_jda737r wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:56 PM

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Replying to cthoma36 (#2,308,492)

Just beware, they sometimes take a long time to show up, I would do due diligence to ensure he gets where he needs to go on time

slynilo03 t1_jda83ba wrote on March 22, 2023 at 11:03 PM

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Replying to cthoma36 (#2,308,504)

My mom gets a certain amount of rides per month

Awkward_Eggplant4857 t1_jdajsnm wrote on March 23, 2023 at 12:25 AM

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I know for a fact medicaid Medicare pays for lyfts via a contract. With the medical facilities

cthoma36 OP t1_jdaqxcc wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:16 AM

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Replying to Awkward_Eggplant4857 (#2,311,013)

Who would I contact for that? The hospital or Medicare/Medicaid?

Awkward_Eggplant4857 t1_jdb152d wrote on March 23, 2023 at 2:33 AM

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Replying to cthoma36 (#2,311,579)

both I suggest

Delicious-Story931 t1_jdb7uci wrote on March 23, 2023 at 3:27 AM

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https://www.atoballegheny.com is a resource to find a lot of different transportation options in the area.

ChUNkyTheKitty t1_jdbhqmw wrote on March 23, 2023 at 5:03 AM

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Try Access. It’s overseen by Port Authority

Elouiseotter t1_jdc35fp wrote on March 23, 2023 at 10:01 AM

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See if your dad can talk to a social worker at the cancer center. They should be able to find him options for transportation. They’ll also have recommendations for other services that might be helpful. There are also support groups for cancer caregivers that could be helpful for you or other family members, if no one has mentioned those yet.