Serra Medical Transportation Burlingame

Following are a few tips on how to deal with older people who might be feeling grumpy when being transported in a medical van. Remember to care for the elderly with grace and love as they need respect. Basically, treat them as you would want to be treated when you get old. Be Caring and Respectful: Do not "boss" senior citizens around. Be very careful and let them retain their independence, at least as much as they can. The ride will become less of a stress for the patient and for the assistants if the patient is given the freedom to do some things his/her way. It's also important to listen to them and try to pick up on ways to help them without really offending them. Remember that pride may not let them feel comfortable when asking for help. Keep it Safe: Safety of the patient is extremely important. Travel for older people must be planned carefully. All pre-existing medical conditions should be well managed. The medical transpor

One of the most important decisions you will ever make when investing in a wheelchair van is whether to put the ramp on the side or rear end of the automobile. Both are excellent options but like everything else, they have their pros and cons. The environment you live in and the personal preferences of the wheelchair bound person will have the greatest impact on your choice. Apart from this, budget may also be a consideration. Side Entry: Side entry vans are more popular of the two choices. They essentially involve lowering the vehicle floor and allowing for head space for fitting the chair into the automobile. Side entry vans come with removable front seats, helping the patient ride in the front spot. They have the ability to house both in-floor ramps and fold-out ramps. Advantages One of the biggest advantages of side-entry wheelchair vans is that they are not affected by parallel parking. Wheelchair bound passengers can easily get in and out