How SilverLift uses Bambi to connect Atlanta seniors to care.
Tameka Baker founded SilverLift after 20 years in health services, to close the transportation gap that keeps seniors from care. Bambi runs the operation behind it.
Quotes from Tameka Baker and a SilverLift rider, shared with permission in 2024.
The heart behind SilverLift
Tameka Baker spent more than 20 years in health services, including a nonprofit role that showed her up close how missing transportation leads to worse health and to isolation. She started SilverLift so that age or health would not decide who gets to care, to community, and to the rest of life.
Rides that go beyond the ride
SilverLift drives seniors and adults in health coaching to doctor visits, dialysis, chemotherapy and adult day care, plus workshops and social outings. Companion service is part of the offer for riders who want help or company.
"Tameka is also so friendly and she is like my daughter. I am grateful to have her on my healthcare team." A SilverLift rider
Bambi behind the scenes
SilverLift runs scheduling and operations on Bambi, which lets a small team keep up with growing demand across metro Atlanta.
"Bambi is the bridge between the overwhelming needs and the access we provide." Tameka Baker
Bambi is the bridge between the overwhelming needs and the access we provide.
SilverLift provides senior and health-coaching transportation and companion services across metro Atlanta, Georgia. Phone: 770-414-5187.
Frequently asked questions
Where does SilverLift operate?
Metro Atlanta, with potential expansion across the Southeast.
What kinds of trips does SilverLift run?
Medical appointments, dialysis, chemotherapy, adult day care, and social outings, with companion service available.
