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So, I admit I cannot do things I need to be doing. I am a great caretaker. In the house. the out of the house stuff is going to put me under.
I need to drive. But I lost my confidence in driving and my car 's battery is dead and I am not so sure I should be driving.....as nervous and unstable as I am not right --emotionally.
I accept defeat.
Husband has a doctor's appointment. I have asked everyone. Busy or not home. I reached out to a former library coworker and she- amazingly said yes. So I am thankful for the transportation...and the reality check that REALLY No One is for sure going to help me when I need help........they might be busy with their own lives. This Library friend gave me the number for the Town Taxi.
I also have the number for Roadside Assistance for AAA and I can call and get my car- the one I haven't driven in a YEAR- charged and gassed up and back on the ROAD. Because I actually HAVE to. Because I have NO OTHER CHOICE. Husband is up and moving around.......gotta go
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Hi Joanne,
You might check this service out for help with driving. https://gogograndparent.com/
They are in all 50 states. Order rides for seniors, groceries, prescription medications, meals, home chores and more with a simple phone call to 1 (855) 464-6872.
I suggested it for my mom last year when she had an eye appointment that would not allow her to drive home.
Good luck!
Betsy
Also, People Plus in Brunswick has a Volunteer Transportation Network for things like medical appointments, prescription pick-ups and other necessities like grocery shopping. 729-0757
Candace
Not everything can be solved in a day, or a week. My friend has macular degeneration and she found a young woman who she hires to take her for errands and appointments and shopping. It works out well for her and she feels independent. The primary care doc may have ideas.
Candace you have to LIVE ALONE:, NOT OWN YOUR HOME and some other things here in Maine- I do NOT qualify. so I get to call the regular Town Taxi. We have ONE I have the phone number.
My RN friend brought the paper I would need to fill out-- I missed being qualified by a million miles.
The RN (my master gardener classmate) is still wanting me to call AAA and get the car jumped and the tank filled with gas and air in the tires if needed and get out there and DRIVE......we've know each other for 20 years -- but she hasn't a clue.... she did bring milk and orange juice which was on my grocery list.
I'm working on finding someone to plow the driveway when it snows.......I think I can shovel the sidewalk myself. Maybe.
Ask that someone who will plow your driveway to shovel your sidewalk too, Anything that could come off your plate - should come off your plate.
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