{"id":9771,"date":"2016-08-18T07:00:20","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T12:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=9771"},"modified":"2017-09-20T13:10:04","modified_gmt":"2017-09-20T18:10:04","slug":"how-to-stay-socially-active-when-you-stop-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2016\/08\/how-to-stay-socially-active-when-you-stop-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Socially Active When You Stop Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Stay Socially Active When You Stop \"HowDriving<\/h1>\n

A new survey of 4,300+ Medicare beneficiaries found that when seniors stop driving<\/a><\/strong>, their social lives often slow down. Researchers say that seniors who drive are more likely to visit friends and families, go to the movies, and attend worship services. How can you\u00a0socialize when it’s no longer safe for you to drive? Here are some ideas.<\/p>\n

Explore new transportation options<\/h2>\n

In many cities, there are now more options\u2014public and private\u2014than in decades past.<\/p>\n

Public transportation, including paratransit services<\/h3>\n

Check with your local transportation authority to learn about reduced fares for senior passengers, bus and train routes, and paratransit services for passengers with mobility impairments. Most transit organizations have smartphone apps that let you see when the next bus will arrive at your stop, plan your round trip, and reload your fare card online.<\/p>\n

Taxicabs<\/h3>\n

A cab is a convenient but not cheap alternative to the bus if you need to go somewhere that\u2019s not on the bus line or if the weather is too harsh for you to wait at the bus stop. Taxis may be more expensive than peer-to-peer ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft, but that\u2019s not always so. Compare rates for each service in your area to find the best deals.<\/p>\n

Rideshares<\/h3>\n

Before you book with Uber, Lyft, or a similar service, make sure you understand the estimated fare for each trip. These platforms typically raise rates for peak times, such as rush hour. Make sure someone knows where you\u2019re going and when to expect you, and don\u2019t get into the car until you confirm that your driver is really working for Uber or Lyft. There are plenty of honest drivers on these platforms, but there have also been cases of criminals posing as rideshare drivers in order to rob\u00a0<\/strong>passengers.<\/p>\n

Volunteer transportation programs<\/h3>\n

Ask your religious congregation and local senior center if they offer rides to worship services and day programs. You can also contact your local area agency on aging<\/a><\/strong> to see if there are other volunteer driver programs you can use.<\/p>\n

Socialize close to home<\/h2>\n

Explore the social options in your neighborhood. You may find that some of your neighbors are fellow retirees who have time to chat and visit during the day, or families whose young children provide some entertainment as they play outside in the evenings. If there\u2019s a neighborhood association, meetings and special events like holiday parades can be a great way to meet more people nearby.<\/p>\n

Invite friends and family members to come to you when you can\u2019t go to them. You don\u2019t need a reason, but movie nights, board game nights, and potluck dinner parties are fun and low-key events that don\u2019t require you to do anything elaborate to prepare.<\/p>\n

Remember, too, that technology makes it possible to socialize anywhere. You can use Facebook, Skype, or texting to keep in touch with friends and family throughout the day from wherever you are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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