November 2013

How is HillsCarPal assisting Seniors who are not online?

17 November 2013

We have heard it recently from Betty; that sound of desperation in the voice when the word “online” is used. “Can’t I just ring and request transport,” they say. Not every Senior has computer & internet access let alone the … Continue reading

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Seniors Transportation a problem in USA too …

13 November 2013

A US Senate hearing has been focusing on the issue of Shut-in Seniors recently. A report of one of the testimonies follows and it really is ‘on the money” in highlighting the major problem that western societies have even though … Continue reading

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Asking for help should be easy … or is it?

11 November 2013

In our earlier post we asked you to tell us how to overcome the difficulty that some Shut-in Seniors face in asking for help to book their Rides. To help you with that question, we are reproducing an approach suggested … Continue reading

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How to Stop Thinking that Asking for Help is a Sign of Weakness …

11 November 2013

Today at HillsCarPal we got a call from a Shut-in Senior, Betty who said that she would like to get out and about a little, if we could help make that happen. “Life being couped up alone was not all … Continue reading

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Out & About App coming soon …

5 November 2013

HillsCarPal is hearing that Victorian aged and community care provider, Villa Maria is gearing up to launch an innovative iPhone app set to make a huge difference in the way people with disability or mobility issues and their carers access … Continue reading

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CALD Seniors risk social isolation …

5 November 2013

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Seniors have long been thought to be at greater risk of becoming socially isolated. This was recognised recently by Victorian Minister for Ageing, David Davis, in announcing new funding for Victoria’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Seniors Grants Program, … Continue reading

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