Monday, August 15, 2011

Wheels for the Wise: A Groundbreaking Transport Option for Ottawa's elderly people

By Raine Paxton


Ottawa's seniors finally have a secure and cost-effective transport choice provided by Wheels for for the Wise Inc. Seniors Transportation Service.

Wheels for the Wise Inc. Seniors Transportation Service are intended to present a risk-free and efficient means of physically assisted transportation and companionship for senior citizens to attend medical and/or social outings, to support and encourage independence, social participation and inclusion.

Inspired by recent findings of Ottawa's Council on aging and Ottawa's Seniors' Transportation Committee, Wheels for the Wise Inc. aims to keep seniors in their homes for as long as possible by providing improved outpatient and home care treatment options; while at the same time offering employment opportunities to retirees who serve as their drivers.

Until now Ottawa's seniors suffered from lack of safe and reliable transportation options, impacting their quality of life. Seniors affected by Alzheimer's disease will particularly benefit from the services that Wheels for the Wise Inc Transportation Service provide. Many transportation services presently available will not transport individuals suffering from this debilitating disease, but Wheels for the Wise will, with the full assistance of their certified trained and compassionate drivers.

Wheels for the Wise Inc. a Seniors Transportation service is committed to helping Ottawa's senior population in other ways. Starting 1st September, 2011, until the 25th December, 2011, for every hour that our service is used our company will donate one dollar to The Good Companions Center of Ottawa.

Wheels for the Wise Inc. Seniors Transportation Service only use Eco-friendly Malibu Hybrids (4-door sedans) transporting vehicles, designed with all of OnStar?s most current technologies, vehicles are unmarked for further client personal privacy, vehicles can accommodate collapsible wheelchairs or walkers and all have first aid kits on board. Wheels for the Wise Inc. Seniors Transportation Service hold all legislated insurance requirements, including certification and permits as mandated in Ottawa, Ontario.




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