Assistance to Appointments

Assistance to Appointments

Assistance to Appointments is available when you need transportation

at specific times with a degree of mobility assistance to, from and during the appointment. Transport wheelchairs can be used but regular wheelchairs and stretchers cannot be accommodated. See the Transportation resources for more options.

• Assist with mobilization from the home to the vehicle and back
• Assist with mobilization from the vehicle to the appointment location and back
• Assist to move, setup and use transport wheelchairs and walkers
• Assist with stand and pivot transfers, from vehicle to wheelchair and vice versa

Clients must be able to mobilize in and out of vehicles

with minimal assistance

• Caregivers cannot lift or weight bear for clients during mobilization and transfers
• If the client can stand and reposition themselves while seated then caregivers can assist with stand and pivot transfers from vehicle to wheelchair and vice versa