by Jennifer | Jan 30, 2015 | assisted living facilities, florida, Frequently Asked Questions, hospice centers, long distance medical transport, nursing homes
Moving to a nursing home means a change, but it doesn’t have to be an unwanted change. Nursing homes are intended for persons who don’t need to be in a hospital, but still need access to more care than can be provided at home, and being in an environment with skilled...
by Jennifer | Jan 6, 2015 | assisted living facilities, comfort, dementia, long distance medical transport, support
It can be difficult to talk to someone with Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia, and many might hold back from visiting, because striking up and keeping conversation is too hard and emotionally taxing. Here are some tips that can make it easier. Call the person by...
by Jennifer | Dec 3, 2014 | copd, long distance medical transport, long distance medical transportation, patient transport services, studies
COPD is short for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and this is really a group of diseases that cause problems related to breathing and airflow blockage. Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and even some cases of asthma are included in the COPD group. COPD is...
by Jennifer | Oct 14, 2014 | cancer, Frequently Asked Questions, hospice centers, long distance medical transport, long distance medical transportation, patient transport services, support
Many go around with lingering symptoms that don’t seem worthy of a doctor’s visit, even though they’re annoying. For example a stubborn back pain or indigestion. It is important to keep an eye on the body and talk to a doctor about problems that won’t go away, because...
by Jennifer | Sep 9, 2014 | cancer center, cedars sinai hospital, long distance medical transport
Cedars-Sinai is the largest nonprofit hospital in the western United States. It was founded in 1902, and is dedicated to the art and science of healing. Cedars-Sinai is renowned for its good patient care and dedication to excellence, innovation, and compassion....
by Jennifer | Sep 9, 2014 | Frequently Asked Questions, long distance medical transport, Onboard care
When choosing a long distance medical transportation provider, many focus on the price, forgetting to compare other differences between the providers. There is more to medical transports than just getting a vehicle from Florida to California, or from Texas to New...
