I'm 69 and the caregiver for my long-term partner. He has L.E.M.S., a rare syndrome (only 3,000 in the U.S) and he's now in the Cancer ICU. I'm going crazy because I can't drive. (I haven't driven in 20 years and have terrible anxiety.) All our friends work and I can't afford a taxi every day--What to do? Who to call??
Or contact the local transit facility directly. Ours had a small bus service, which is still in existence. Arrangements have to be made ahead of time; it isn't available like a taxi service is. But it was reasonable. If I remember correctly, when I needed transit for cataract surgery, it was nominal, something like $2.50 per ride, up to 10 or 11 miles from pick-up.
Or the transit facility may have bus stops in your area, if you're able to walk a few blocks. When I worked in downtown Detroit, I only had to walk about 1/3 of a mile to the pickup point on a local mile road. And the fare was reasonable.
And, w/o being critical, perhaps it's time to consider renewing your driver's license, but please do think about those issues which prevented you from continuing to drive. You might want to consider addressing those as well.
Start the with Social Services in the Hospital. I am hoping they can make connections for you. Some areas have volunteers to do driving, and I am hoping that Social Services will be aware of some.
Are you a member of a Faith community? If so, reach out to Pastor or Priest for any information.
Call also any Senior Centers in or near your are.
Start there. I am hoping you will somewhere find some connection to help you.
I hope others have ideas for you. And I am SO sorry you are both going through this.