**The following post is from my guest blogger, Natalie Langley, MSW.  She is a Geriatric Care Research Analyst for SCANS (for more on SCANS, please see Eric Tinsley's blog by clicking here).**

In today’s society, we value independence… and part of that is being able to jump in our car and go where we need to go.  A major challenge for older adults who are unable to drive is feeling that they have lost some of their independence.  As times are changing, older adults’ schedules are becoming busier than before.  Whether it is picking up the grandkids, going to the doctor, beauty shop, or senior center to play cards, etc. older adults are not just sitting at home anymore.  However, older adults who are living independently and are unable to drive can still get to where they want/need to be in their community.  There are resources in our communities that do just that.  The following are some good resources that will help connect older adults to local transportation resources while still living at home.  Happy traveling! 

Area Agency on Aging office – Search by state and find the closest office nearby and contact the Area Agency on Aging to learn about transportation resources locally. (http://www.n4a.org/about-n4a/?fa=aaa-title-VI)

AARP:  State-by-State Guide to Transportation Assistance
(http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourworld/gettingaround/articles/state-by-state_guide.html)