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Appointment Accompaniment & Assistance for Seniors
Even if you’re living in your dream home, no one likes to feel trapped in their residence. Unfortunately, as your loved one ages, they may no longer be comfortable driving their own vehicles.
Whether it’s because they have reduced eyesight, their reaction time is slower than it used to be, or they have difficulty navigating our ever-expanding cities, the end result is the same – they may need senior care transportation services to ensure they’re staying safe on all their excursions.
Qualicare is here to support you and your loved one, so that you can take a break from having to perform these tasks for them. You’re supposed to be enjoying your time with them, not acting as a method of transportation to medical appointments and errands.
Our Appointment Accompaniment & Assistance Services for Seniors
The most basic feature of these services is providing rides for seniors to medical appointments, which may happen as frequently as multiple times per week or as infrequently as once every month or two.
During the colder months of the year when snow, sleet, and ice make traveling even more dangerous than normal. Qualicare’s team members can ensure that your loved one always makes it to these appointments, without having to worry about relying on public transportation, as well as slips or falls.
Senior appointment assistance services could mean helping clients get to and from the doctor’s office, helping clients get from the vehicle into the appointment building (and from the waiting room to the doctor’s office), or even sitting in on important appointments at the family’s request.
No one wants to see their loved ones risk a trip or a fall, and our helpful caregivers will help you rest assured that clients always have the physical and emotional support they need to attend these important appointments without putting their safety or comfort at risk.
What Kind of Appointments are Covered Under Qualicare’s Accompaniment Services?
Of course, elderly transportation to medical appointments isn’t the only type of appointment that clients may require assistance to attend.
Taking care of ourselves plays an enormous role in maintaining good mental health, and for clients that have trouble getting out of the house on their own, even the most enjoyable outings like hair or massage appointments can become a challenge.
Qualicare makes it our mission to help clients maintain as much independence as possible, so when clients wish to book these types of self-care appointments, our caregivers will be glad to lend a helping hand for clients to attend them.
The time you spend with your loved one is precious, and even if you had the time, you wouldn’t want to spend every free moment with them taking them to appointments and running errands.
With our 24/7, 365 support, you can focus on enjoying the time you get with your loved one, and our team will ensure they get everything else they need to stay happy and healthy when you’re busy.
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Senior Appointment Accompaniment Services Frequently Asked Questions:
Where Can Qualicare Clients Access Elderly Appointment Assistance Services?
Not all Qualicare caregivers have their own vehicles, so these services are only available in some areas.
However, when a caregiver does have access to a vehicle, they can drive seniors to appointments for clients living at home, in nursing facilities, hospitals, or within retirement communities.
What if Clients Don’t Want Appointment Assistance for the Elderly?
While Qualicare cares deeply about ensuring that clients maintain as much independence as possible, our client’s health and wellbeing are our top priorities.
When driving seniors to appointments, if they wish for caregivers to remain outside, our team will work with the client to find a compromise that ensures their safety, their comfort, and their dignity.
Does Qualicare Provide Private or Shared Rides for Seniors to Medical Appointments?
Due to increased safety protocols resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Qualicare caregivers will only provide private appointment accompaniment, where these services are available.
With that in mind, caregivers only arrange private senior appointment assistance services, so that clients can avoid unnecessary exposures to any airborne illnesses.
Can Qualicare Provide Elderly Transportation to Medical Appointments for Seniors with Physical Limitation Needs?
In the event that a client with physical limitations requires special transportation to and from appointments, Qualicare’s caregivers will do our best to accommodate these needs so that clients are always safe and comfortable when they’re outside their home.
When special transportation through Qualicare is unavailable, caregivers will work with family members to secure alternatives for driving elderly clients to appointments.
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