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Hire an Uber driver anyway.
How are they gonna know he's an Uber driver? Anyway, he's my driver. Easy money for him, solves a problem for me.
Because at some facilities they make the driver stay during the procedure. For my endoscopy, colonoscopy, and cataract surgery, the driver had to be on the premises during the entire procedure and sign in beforehand as well. I don't know of an Uber driver who would do that. In my case, I have used either one of my garden helpers (known them for over a decade) when they were available or a licensed bonded medical transport company. I did have an Uber driver arranged to drive me to a follow-up appointment after my cataract surgery, but he didn't show up and I had to bang on my neighbor's door and beg a ride. Thankfully she was at home and graciously took me there and back and told me to ask again if one was needed. I'd do the same for her as well anytime.
I use Uber/Lyft, they say it's not allowed... so what? I get a safe ride home.
I used to use as the opening line on my online dating profile: "I'm looking for a lifetime partner... but will settle for a ride from my colonoscopy too at this point."
I’ve always joined NextDoor in every place we’ve lived and always found the best people for any services I’ve needed.I’ve seen posts asking for rides to and from a procedure involving sedation and sure enough, there’s two or three stepping up to help.
had no idea about this. I may use this in the future thanks
I’ve always joined NextDoor in every place we’ve lived and always found the best people for any services I’ve needed.I’ve seen posts asking for rides to and from a procedure involving sedation and sure enough, there’s two or three stepping up to help.
I've seen people get medical rides around here through Nextdoor. Someone was even able to arrange a ride to Nashville for a medical appointment.
And I quote: "IFYOU don't even have anyone to ask TO GIVEYOU a ride to a medical procedure, WHY WOULDYOU want to extend YOURLIFE to the point where YOU'D really need care?"
For someone who claims to just be giving her opinion about her own life, there are an inordinate number of "you's" in that sentence questioning what another person should or shouldn't do with their life.
The scary thing about that one sentence is that a person could read it and think they might as well end their life since they're such a sad sack that they don't even have any friends or family. It's a terrible, terrible thing to say to someone, especially a perfect stranger.
This may be selfish, but it just occurred to me that offering rides might be a good way for me to meet people. I am an introverted elder orphan who is slowly going feral due to lack of socialization. I know I need to get out and mingle but I always put it off till later. I've gotten too comfortable in my nest.
So, my point is if we volunteer, we might make some friends. Look at it like dating. If they get on your nerves you don't have to see them again. Most of us introverts do better one on one.
You could be describing me. I'm normally pretty content in my solitary skin, but I've lost several long term friends recently and now feeling some disconnect/stagnancy. This exact thing just happened to me. I needed a ride and lucked out by getting one from the spouse of the doctor's NP; someone I didn't know from Adam. Turns out they just happen to live a short distance from me, they're in my age group (on the cusp of/recently retired), and relatively new to the area. During the drive we discovered we had multiple things in common. Dog lovers (they have a breed I really like), nature lovers, conservation interests, were attracted to the area for similar reasons, etc. The conversation didn't lag. The three of us are meeting for lunch a couple of weeks from now. Looking forward to a pleasant meal but I don't have expectations...we'll either click socially or we won't. No harm, no foul.
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This is MY opinion for MY life; I'm not telling anyone else to "just give up and die." And I've gotten quite a few reps on that comment, so I'm obviously not the only one who feels that way! Maybe just the only one willing to say it?
I'm not interested in going back and forth with you about this, otter, but using the pronoun I instead of you would have made it clear that the opinion you were expressing was relevant to your particular life only.
Being the only one "willing to say" something like this is a weak justification. So are reps on an anonymous forum, although I did rack up quite a few myself for the comment you're responding to
OP, if you haven't yet found a ride, your Local Area Agency on Aging can direct you to resources in your area.
And I quote: "IFYOU don't even have anyone to ask TO GIVEYOU a ride to a medical procedure, WHY WOULDYOU want to extend YOURLIFE to the point where YOU'D really need care?"
For someone who claims to just be giving her opinion about her own life, there are an inordinate number of "you's" in that sentence questioning what another person should or shouldn't do with their life.
oh nonsense. He/she lives her life the way she/he wants. Others are free to do the same. If YOU want to have all kinds of tests and procedures thats YOUR business . others may perceive life and modern medicine differently!
The scary thing about that one sentence is that a person could read it and think they might as well end their life since they're such a sad sack that they don't even have any friends or family. It's a terrible, terrible thing to say to someone, especially a perfect stranger.
SOP for poster, get used to it. Fortunately for all, he has been on a very nice long break. Maybe came out for Ground Hog Day
For OP / anyone (senior) needing rides
Check with county senior services, some area churches provide volunteer drivers (Catholic Community Services in our area, we've done volunteer driving since 1981)
Another area we frequent, the senior center convinced a group of retirees to start a non-profit ride service. Been going well for 8 yrs now.
There are plenty in your neighborhood who care about you and your needs. Just need to engage in the right contacts.
Medical Transport
Make reservations in advance, guesstimate for time of trip home. They can accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility aids too. Might even be covered by Medical Insurance.
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