My husband has Alzheimer's, and I have cancer. We spent $500 a month on Uber rides until we found a $3 alternative.
Carol Colborn and her husband with Alzheimer's were practically confined to their home until they discovered Medicare benefits, such as $3 transport.
Carol Colborn, a 77-year-old retired academic from Mesa, Arizona, is a full-time caregiver to her 65-year-old husband William, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Prior to his diagnosis, the couple spent eight years traveling across North America and visiting 29 countries. After William's diagnosis, he suffered from mild cognitive impairment, which progressed into moderately severe Alzheimer's, requiring 24/7 support from Carol.
Prior to her own cancer diagnosis, their biggest expense was Uber rides, which cost them around $500 a month. However, after Carol was diagnosed with lung cancer in July 2025, they found a $3 paratransit service that has saved them a significant amount of money while also enabling them to enjoy date nights and dining out again.
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