Documenting transportation needs for a rural pacific northwestern county

Author

Cindy Farren

Graduation Date

2016

Document Type

Project

Program

Other

Program

Project (M.S.W.)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2016

Committee Chair Name

Yvonne Doble

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Medical transportation for older adults, Aging in place, Rural counties, Older adults, Lack of transportation, Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Social Work, Cost of transportation, Transportation needs of older adults, Well-being of older adults

Abstract

The purpose of the project is to document the need for affordable, available and accessible transportation, and to make recommendations for possible funding to address the need for safe and affordable transportation for seniors so they can maintain a healthy lifestyle. These recommendations are based upon a thorough review of existing reports related to transportation and senior needs, as well as an additional survey of programs providing transportation related services and services to older adults in three counties of similar size.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/js956j313

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