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An exploratory descriptive study examined how community-dwelling people with dementia who live alone navigate transportation needs using data from an NIH-funded protocol. Semi-structured interviews with participants and collaterals (N=96) showed most stopped driving, relying on public transit, paratransit, ride-sharing, and informal networks that were often unavailable or underused. 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Despite this importance, limited research has examined how community-dwelling person with dementia who live alone navigate their transportation needs. To address this gap, an exploratory descriptive study was conducted using data from a National Institutes of Health-funded protocol.  \nIn-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with live-alone persons with dementia and their collaterals (N = 96) .  \nInductive content analysis revealed that most participants had stopped driving, and alternative transportation options such as public transit, paratransit, ride-sharing services, and informal support networks were inconsistently available or underutilized.  \nKey barriers included cognitive and physical limitations, lack of dementia-sensitive services, and geographic constraints.  \nParticipants expressed a desire to remain engaged in their communities but faced significant obstacles in accessing essential services, social activities, and healthcare. Findings underscore the need for dementia-sensitive transportation planning, including training for transit staff, flexible scheduling, and integration with community-based support services. Improving transportation access for this vulnerable and growing population can foster autonomy, reduce isolation, and support aging in place for longer durations.","cbCaimNHHIK5N1RY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimNHHIK5N1RY","pdf",1013067,"English","# Key transportation challenges for individuals with dementia who live alone\n## Stopped driving and reliance on alternatives\n## Barriers: cognitive/physical limits, service gaps, geographic constraints\n## Desired community engagement and service access needs\n## Implications for dementia-sensitive transportation planning","[{\"question\":\"What study question does the document address?\",\"answer\":\"How people with dementia who live alone in the community use transportation and how accessible transportation options are for them.\"},{\"question\":\"What did the interviews reveal about transportation behaviors and options?\",\"answer\":\"Most participants had stopped driving, and alternative options like public transit, paratransit, ride-sharing, and informal support were inconsistently available or underutilized.\"},{\"question\":\"What barriers prevented participants from accessing transportation and essential services?\",\"answer\":\"Cognitive and physical limitations, lack of dementia-sensitive services, and geographic constraints limited access to essential services, social activities, and healthcare.\"}]","TRANSPORTATION USE AND ACCESSIBILITY AMONG PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA WHO RESIDE ALONE IN THE COMMUNITY - - | PDF",1790646564]