You need to contact a Transport company. Their ambulances are really nice. They allow a family member to go with the patient. It's been four years when SIL set one up one for MIL. From Central Florida to Atlanta GA was going to cost $2000.
You are awesome, 97yroldmom! It was Araminta (2nd Q on list) -- she just said there was a professional company she used but did not give the name. There are other companies mentioned in the links on your list though. That was smart!
Oh man, that's a tough one. The airplane would be quickest but it's also pricey and can be a pain -- at least they have those family bathrooms at the airport now that can accommodate wheel chairs and equipment/helpers. I do see elders being wheeled on the plane when we fly. There are people at the airport who can help wheel him from the car to the plane. The biggest issues would probably be medical equipment, exposure to germs, bathroom access once on the plane, or if he has circulation issues.
Someone on here moved her mom across 2-3 states several months ago. Does anyone remember that lady's on-line name? I thought they hired a medical transport van to do it, but their family had multiple siblings chipping in toward the cost I think.
An ambulance would be the best for him. Very expensive but can be done. You mention that he is a veteran. Perhaps there are veteran associations who could let you know if there are medical flight volunteers who provide such services? I tried to get my InLaws moved about 800 miles after a hurricane. FEMA finally moved MIL the day FIL passed. They used an ambulance. I'm not sure how far it is from PA to NC. Others on this site have told of renting travel homes to transport loved ones. You might do a search on this site. What other health challenges does uncle have that would need to be handled on the trip? Is he on oxygen? Is he taken out in a wheelchair now? Does he want to make the trip? Travel is very hard on the elderly. Good luck and I hope it works out.
I understand your answer, but they are moving him to another nursing facility near them. I did not make that clear...my issue is the easiest way to get him there that would be easiest on him.
If your Uncle is in a nursing home, he is there for a reason, he needs skilled personal care 168 hours per week. Would his grown daughters have enough people willing to help with their Dad?
Before moving Dad, the daughters might want to spend 3 or 4 days around the clock at the nursing home to see what is all involved. They would be quite surprised at all the care that Dad would need. Would the daughters be able to lift their Dad numerous times during the day, or to transport Dad to the VA hospital for his doctor appointments?
The daughters would need to set up their house like that of a nursing home. Like buying a hospital bed [maybe the VA would help with the cost], a Hoyer Lift, and a geri-recliner would be nice..... and have the doors widen so that a wheelchair can easily go through the doors. The bathroom would need to be set up for a person who cannot stand... even a raised toilet. Plus a ramp so that they can wheel Dad out to the car.
Now here is the most important question, what does your Uncle want to do? Does he want to move and leave behind friends he had already made, and doctors/nurses/aides he is familiar with? It is so very important for an elder to be around people of their own age group.
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Someone on here moved her mom across 2-3 states several months ago. Does anyone remember that lady's on-line name? I thought they hired a medical transport van to do it, but their family had multiple siblings chipping in toward the cost I think.
I tried to get my InLaws moved about 800 miles after a hurricane. FEMA finally moved MIL the day FIL passed. They used an ambulance. I'm not sure how far it is from PA to NC. Others on this site have told of renting travel homes to transport loved ones. You might do a search on this site. What other health challenges does uncle have that would need to be handled on the trip? Is he on oxygen? Is he taken out in a wheelchair now? Does he want to make the trip? Travel is very hard on the elderly. Good luck and I hope it works out.
Before moving Dad, the daughters might want to spend 3 or 4 days around the clock at the nursing home to see what is all involved. They would be quite surprised at all the care that Dad would need. Would the daughters be able to lift their Dad numerous times during the day, or to transport Dad to the VA hospital for his doctor appointments?
The daughters would need to set up their house like that of a nursing home. Like buying a hospital bed [maybe the VA would help with the cost], a Hoyer Lift, and a geri-recliner would be nice..... and have the doors widen so that a wheelchair can easily go through the doors. The bathroom would need to be set up for a person who cannot stand... even a raised toilet. Plus a ramp so that they can wheel Dad out to the car.
Now here is the most important question, what does your Uncle want to do? Does he want to move and leave behind friends he had already made, and doctors/nurses/aides he is familiar with? It is so very important for an elder to be around people of their own age group.
There is a lot to think about.