How can I get safe transportation for my elderly dementia father?

Here is a link from your home town's website (from your profile) Faith in Action / Drive a Senior - Senior citizens may apply for complimentary rides from community volunteers to the doctor, grocery store and appointments. http://driveasenior.org/

Try also taking your dad to adult daycare. Contact your dad's medicaid or VA or other insurances he has if they cover adult daycare. I take my grandpa who also has dementia to adult daycare and his medicaid pays for it all. Adult daycare takes off a HUGE burden off of the caregiver's hands so the caregiver can get respite for themselves or when they need to work.

If your father is a veteran, then transportation can be provided. If he is a senior, does not drive, then the area disabled transportation system can pick him up. Call the senior social services agency for your state.

You might also fine this guide from the Administration on Aging helpful: Transportation Options for Older Adults http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Resources/Brochures/docs/Trans_Options_Panels.pdf

Hi Leslie - The Austin area agency on aging should be able to assist you with this: Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
http://www.aaacap.org
Contact Email : aaacap@capcog.org
Languages : English,Spanish
Description : Services include: Health & Wellness program, Caregiver support, Care coordination, Benefit Counseling ( SSI, Medicare, Medicaid,Supplement Insurance, Ombudsman Program, Volunteer Opportunities, and Information and Referrals.
Special Notes : Anyone 60+, their caregivers, or Medicare eligible individuals of any age, who are in need of information or assistance.
Hours : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Central Time, Monday - Friday Closed from noon - 1:00 p.m.

You can also try your local 2-1-1, as they will have information on community level services such as transportation.