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She must travel in wheelchair accessible van. I moved closer to be near my mother, She has dementia, she does not live in reality, however she knows all the family and looks forward to seeing us. I have a screened in porch I think she would enjoy, and her new wheelchair will allow me to get her into my home, But there are no wheelchair accessible rental vans anywhere in my area. My problem is getting her her, I would even pay to get her here, but I can not find anyone in my area. Do you have any suggestions. Please, I dont know how much time we have, and I want her to get some time away from the nursing home. I know her well enough to know it would do her good.

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To get my mother to her sister's 100th birthday party, we hired a wheelchair accessible van and driver. We got the name of the firm from the nursing home.
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I have lovely visits at my mom's NH in the garden, by a pond with geese, swans and turtles. Is there any outdoor space at mom's facility?
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I doubt renting a van you can drive yourself is something that is available even in big urban centres, but some type of para transit is usually available in even small rural areas.
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Try office of the aging and ur local red cross. There must be someone in the area who has a van for themselves that may be glad to help.
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Help4, I agree with Barb above, why not have the family visit Mom at her nursing home?

The reason being once your Mom is at your house for a visit, will she want to leave? That has happened to some people here on the forum which creating a very intense emotional situation.... and once the parent was returned back to the nursing home, the Staff would have an issue trying to calm down the patient who "wants to go back home".

You know best how your Mom would react. I hope it works out well for everyone.
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We used services identified as Medical transport. They bring folks to doctor's appointments; from hospitals to rehab; and yes to others' homes for a visit.
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