by Jennifer | Sep 24, 2018 | elderly transportation, Frequently Asked Questions, long distance medical transport, long distance medical transportation, Long Distance Transportation, medical transport services, medical transportation company, services
REQUEST A QUOTE NOW Transporting the sick or elderly can be difficult. An elderly person is considered anyone over the age of 60, disabled or has a medical need that leaves them unable to drive or take care of themselves. With limited mobility, caring for the elderly...
by Jennifer | Feb 19, 2015 | ALZHEIMERS, assisted living facilities, dementia, elderly transportation, Frequently Asked Questions, nursing homes
The Tampa and St. Petersburg metropolitan area has 127 nursing homes, and 39 received an overall rating of five stars by the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here are some examples of the top rated nursing homes. The rating measures nurse staffing,...
by Med Transport Staff | Jan 23, 2015 | elderly transportation, Frequently Asked Questions
A nursing home is a place for someone who needs care around the clock, but isn’t so sick that they have to be in a hospital. Many who live in nursing homes are seniors, but these facilities are intended for anyone who suffers a severe or debilitating illness and is...
by Jennifer | Dec 10, 2014 | ALZHEIMERS, dementia, elderly transportation, long distance medical transportation, patient transport services
The holiday season is a time when families come together. Many travel long distances to visit friends and relatives, and these are important traditions that mean a lot to everyone. Persons with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can still participate, at least up...
by Jennifer | Dec 10, 2014 | ALZHEIMERS, comfort, dementia, elderly transportation, long distance medical transportation
The holiday season is often tough on persons with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Routines are broken, visiting relatives can feel like an invasion of strangers, and the seasonal changes that stimulate other family members can be nearly impossible to cope...
by Med Transport Staff | Jun 6, 2014 | elderly transportation, Frequently Asked Questions, long distance medical transport, Uncategorized
I need oxygen. Is it possible for me to travel? A. Absolutely. You need a portable oxygen delivery system. A portable oxygen concentrator holds compressed oxygen in a little tank. It usually comes with a carry case and/or a travel cart. These devices run on battery,...
