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We are just a forum of caregivers.
Check also to see if you have "The Village" in your area. Often has volunteers. There is a monthly stipend but goes according to income ability to pay I hear. Have not used myself.
or
Care.com
or ask at your Senior Center or local Area Agency on Aging
or local churches that have an Elder Care ministry
I live in the UK, so don't know about services in the US. However, I know that doctors' surgeries usually know information like this, so speak with the receptionist - they might be able to point you in the right direction.
Otherwise, I would contact social services and let them know that you are not able to do everything for yourself. Ask them if they can help, or if they know of any organisation that can help you with transportation or other bits of help.
Finally, even with the NHS and all the other free services in the UK, there are volunteer groups here who provide the elderly with help. I'm sure that there must be such groups in your area, too. The doctor's surgery or social worker might know of any in your area. Likewise, the library might keep a list of volunteer groups, or your local council might.
Does someone help you to get groceries, or do you use an online shopping service?
I'm sure that there must be help available. I wish you all the best with finding it.
Also, check with churches in your area. Some churches have volunteers that help the elderly.
If there are no sources of volunterrs, you might have to hire Uber or Lyft if these are routine doctors' office appointments. Or a taxi. For medical procedures or surgery, you would need a Medical Transport service or a Home Health aide who could drive you.
If you have a lot of medical appts and have to pay for transportation, you can take off your taxes by filing the longer form of return. I did that once, but it wasn't worth it as I didn't have enough $$$ that I could claim as medical expenses. But, using other transportation to go to and from medical appts. is tax deductible if you have enough medical expenses to claim. Just remember to ask the driver for a receipt. No matter how one looks at the elder logistic situation, it is hard on the senior as to which decision they make or can make. Do some research, attend a senior meeting and ask if another senior can give you pointers on how to handle situations, like not driving, meeting appointments, stores, etc. It worked for me, gave me ideas on what, how, and what I needed to do. Good luck.
I am now writing to our Senators. We also have not been able to obtain any financial help for home health care so he is in bed all day. I still work part time as well.