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Long Distance Elderly Transportation
Transporting an elderly traveler over a long distance
Almost every elderly parent reaches a point that they will consider relocating to be closer to an adult child or a sibling. But what if that means moving out of province, out of state or from one country to another? That can be a challenge. We can help. Depending on the route and care needs of the elderly traveler, there are different options available when it comes to long distance elderly transportation.
Care support while you are traveling
Traveling from Canada to Australia, or from San Francisco to Casablanca can be exhausting for anyone.
But for elderly travelers who normally need ADL-support, a long journey can have a big impact!
For a care-dependent elderly traveler, multiple questions can arise when planning a long journey:
- Who is going to help put on compression stockings?
- How am I going to use the toilet onboard an aircraft if I am wheelchair dependent?
- How do I get my diaper changed on a long-haul flight?
- What if I have an accident and need to change into new clothes?
- Can I ask a flight attendant to empty my catheter bag?
- Will I have enough space to change an ostomy bag?
- Where do I find a caregiver or a nurse who is willing to travel for a few days to bring me?
- How do I manage my insulin while I am flying?
- Can a flight attendant feed me?
These are just a few of many care-related challenges that are normally resolved on a day-to-day basis by hiring a home care nurse.
So what do you do when you are on the move in airports and airplanes?
Jet Companion provides flight nurses for hire
Think of Jet Companion like your home care nurse in the sky. Each year we help seniors of all corners of the world travel long distances to a new care home, a new city or sometimes the place where they grew up before they emigrated. International relocation of the elderly or medical treatment overseas is a common reason why families call for our assistance to organize long distance elderly transportation, generally onboard commercial flight but also on charters.
Last travel wish
For someone with declining health, it can be very important to travel to a special place in the last phase of life. Because of memories. Or to reunite with someone. Or to be at peace.
End of life travel can be complicated. It needs to happen early, while the traveler can still be certified as fit to fly. After all, any transport arrangement needs to happen in a medically responsible and dignified way. We take end of life travel missions very seriously. We can’t always help, but whenever we can, we’ll work hard to make it happen.