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At this time, bed and hubby are one. Nurse/medical staff not needed. Can drive a couple days straight thru with family help. Open to all suggestions. Thank you in advance for your help.
Probably the easiest thing would be to rent an RV. This way he would be comfortable and anyone going along to help would have room and they would be comfortable as well. An RV would be more comfortable than a van unless it is a "conversion van" and those are pretty much the same as an RV just smaller so you would have less room. And from what I understand Walmart will allow you to park RV overnight in their parking lots so that would save hotel expense as well.
Thank you very much for your response. I'm looking for referrals for rentals or companies/groups that would help in the move. Also hoping to find someone who has gone thru the same. I have looked into Toy Haulers and a few companies. Didn't know that about Walmart, thanks.
I don't know what you mean by medical help not needed? Is your hubby a hospice patient? Will you be met on the other end of trip? How long is trip? How will you provide bed care for husband, even if he is in a rented van if you are alone?
I honestly cannot imagine, but if things are arranged at the other end and this is not more than a few days I guess the rental of a van is conceivably a possibility if there is someone even not medically trained to ride with him while you drive.
Hello. Thank you for your response. Hubby is of sound mind. He needs no medical assistance, other than his hospital bed. Family members will help with driving straight thru or at least as much as we can. Just wondering if anyone has gone thru this and can recommend transport companies or other help. Thank you again.
From your profile: About Me Caring for bed-ridden husband. His mind is good. In-charge of his meds. Looking to move across country to be closer to family/help.
A cross COUNTRY trip can take a week. If hubby is of sound mind and needing no medical help, what suggestions are you seeking? Stop to get food and let him eat, change his briefs, get something to drink, stretch your legs, switch drivers. Since you have family help, it sounds like you're all set.
Hello. Thank you for your response. Apologies, I am looking for suggestions for companies that transport or where I might rent something large enough for a hospital bed and another person, not including the driver. Hubby is of sound mind. Family members will help with driving straight thru or at least as much as we can. Thank you again.
How many people does it take to lift him? How will you get him into/out of a vehicle? Can he sit up without propping? Can he sit up in a car? How do you plan to change his disposable briefs?
Hello. Thank you for your response. Apologies, I am looking for suggestions for companies that transport or help to transport bedridden patients. I would ask our local fire dept to transfer him. He can't sit in a chair, car. As his caregiver I would be with him, along with another person, to empty urinals and wipe his bottom. Thank you again.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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An RV would be more comfortable than a van unless it is a "conversion van" and those are pretty much the same as an RV just smaller so you would have less room.
And from what I understand Walmart will allow you to park RV overnight in their parking lots so that would save hotel expense as well.
Is your hubby a hospice patient?
Will you be met on the other end of trip?
How long is trip? How will you provide bed care for husband, even if he is in a rented van if you are alone?
I honestly cannot imagine, but if things are arranged at the other end and this is not more than a few days I guess the rental of a van is conceivably a possibility if there is someone even not medically trained to ride with him while you drive.
I wish you the best of luck.
About Me
Caring for bed-ridden husband. His mind is good. In-charge of his meds. Looking to move across country to be closer to family/help.
A cross COUNTRY trip can take a week. If hubby is of sound mind and needing no medical help, what suggestions are you seeking? Stop to get food and let him eat, change his briefs, get something to drink, stretch your legs, switch drivers. Since you have family help, it sounds like you're all set.
Good luck.
How will you get him into/out of a vehicle?
Can he sit up without propping? Can he sit up in a car?
How do you plan to change his disposable briefs?
I would check into an RV rental and search I think it is called angel transport, been a while, it is private RV owners that do medical transport.
Best of luck with your move!!