Geriatrics Patient Transport

Top End-of-Life Care Facilities in the United States

By |2024-10-24T17:49:16+00:00November 20th, 2023|Categories: Geriatrics Patient Transport|

Jump To: What Is Palliative Care | What To Consider | Top Facilities | How We Can Help End-of-life care can make an enormous difference in the experience of both the patient and their loved ones during this time. Ensuring proper care during the final days is a top priority, which is why many people choose to enter hospice or palliative care. These end-of-life programs provide specialized care designed to make patients as comfortable as possible. Just as some hospitals are known for their work in specific specialties, many [...]

End-of-Life Air Travel Considerations

By |2024-09-06T18:33:12+00:00September 12th, 2023|Categories: Geriatrics Patient Transport|

Jump To: Commercial Flight Alternatives | How to Support Patients | Choosing The Right Services |Take The Next Steps When it is time to carry out end-of-life plans, air travel can become a considerable barrier. Flying to see loved ones, enter a hospice facility, or visit a meaningful place can all make a significant difference in the lives of the people entering or amid end-of-life care and their families. In these trying times, being home and with loved ones is critical, and medical conditions should not prevent it from [...]

A Caregivers Guide to Nursing Homes & Assisted Living

By |2023-06-28T15:41:33+00:00July 17th, 2020|Categories: Geriatrics Patient Transport|

The aging process is a burden for us all, and it will catch up to us at some point. The “aging in place” idea is still alive and well but not too practical anymore. People are living longer and with more ailments than ever. They may require simple supervision or intensive twenty four hour care or, very often, somewhere in between. Sometimes people suffer a sudden catastrophic event like illness or injury, in which case no planning is possible. If you find yourself caring or preparing to care for an [...]