I'm 86-yrs-old. I've been able to take care of myself. Now I am starting to think about when I will need help. Currently, I need rides to buy groceries, to Dr apts, testing, etc. I need information about how to proceed to get transportation. Please advise. Thank you.
Contact your Department of Transportation, they will send you an application for the paratransit services and then you can schedule rides once you are approved.
I would also recommend contacting your counties council on aging, they have lists of services available that they are happy to send you.
In my city, with this approval you can buy taxi vouchers at a large discount for rides, on top of the shuttle they have for transport.
Best of luck and well done for planning!
Or, you can check out Care.com to see if you can get a companion aid to take you errands once a week.