Regular appointments to the doctor are important to many Arizona patients who may not need emergency treatment but require regular appointments, treatments, or procedures. Health needs don’t change regardless of the pandemic, and safe transportation options are crucial to adhering to healthcare plans.
Learn about non-emergency medical transportation, and how it could be the right resource for patients, providers and individuals in wheelchairs or stretchers.
Accessible wheelchair transportation plays a big role in many of Arizona seniors’ lives. A resource as simple as being able to get a ride to a medical appointment or the grocery store when a family member is unavailable can make all the difference in their lives.
It’s important for seniors to have access to reliable and safe transportation. How exactly does access to transportation benefit the quality of life of our senior community? Being without transportation can have a negative impact on the lives we lead. Seniors that are unable to drive themselves are more likely to miss vital appointments, procedures, or testing. Working with a safe, sanitized, reliable, and accessible transportation company will ensure that appointments are never missed and health is being maintained optimally.
There are those out there who are confused with the difference between ambulance transportation and non-emergency medical transportation. Aren’t they both offering medical transportation for patients? There are plenty of aspects to this that you should consider. If you want to know exactly how they differ, then read on.
If you or a loved one in a wheelchair, or stretcher, needs to get to an appointment, or other destinations, it is advised that precautionary measures are taken to prevent infection. Especially since these populations are more likely to have underlying conditions that leave them more vulnerable to the virus. Here are a few tips to navigate the new normal.
If you or a loved one in a wheelchair, or stretcher, needs to get to an appointment, or other destinations, it is advised that precautionary measures are taken to prevent infection. Especially since these populations are more likely to have underlying conditions that leave them more vulnerable to the virus. Here are a few tips to navigate the new normal.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and Arizona’s economy reopens, medical transporters must take action to protect themselves and their passengers from spreading the disease. HealthLift Non-Emergency Medical Transportation of Arizona has taken additional safety and sanitation measures to protect drivers and passengers.
If you are caring for a family member in a wheelchair you may need to take on more responsibility as their caregiver may need to quarantine with their family, or they cannot attend their usual group exercise activities. Be sure to be on top of their medications, medical appointments, and any physical activities they are recommended
If you or a family member is utilizing a wheelchair, there may be additional challenges when addressing your healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.