Happy Armed Forces Day!

Thank You

to all our

Brave Men and Women

who have Served and are Serving

their Country with 

Bravery, Dedication and Self Sacrifice.

Happy Armed Forces Day!

From all of us at

Care Wagon Medical Transport!

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days.

The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense. 

Armed Forces Day

falls on the 3rd Saturday in May

Making Travel With Elderly Parents Safe And Relaxing For Everyone This Summer

Traveling Smart With Elderly Parents This Summer

Ahhh, May! It’s the start of the busy travel season. Nieces and nephews are graduating. Sons and daughters are getting married. There are anniversaries to celebrate and picnics to consume. There are family reunions to attend and grandchildren’s T-ball tournaments to supervise. What fun!

If only we could bring all of these events to our own backyards. But until someone invents a real teleportation machine, we’ll have to take to the roads or the skies. And when preparing to travel with mom, dad, or other elderly loved ones, we face some unique challenges. What can we do to make sure traveling this season is as safe and relaxing as possible for everyone?

Know before you go:

1. Consult mom’s doctor

First things first, it’s important to make sure mom is healthy enough to take the trip. So make sure to have her cleared for travel by her primary care physician, especially if you will be dealing with any complex medical conditions, such as a heart issue or Alzheimer’s disease. Get specific travel tips from mom’s doctor and discuss any potential health complications. Also, make sure to get any necessary vaccinations or extra medication as needed.

2. Research available medical services at your destination

In case of emergencies, make sure to check the location of the nearest pharmacies, hospitals, and other health care facilities, especially if you will be in an unfamiliar place. Also, take with you contact information for your loved one’s primary doctor as well as any important Medicare, insurance, and prescription information.

3. Provide a way for dad to contact you easily

Make sure your cell number and the number of each place you will be staying is programed into dad’s cellphone. Or, if dad doesn’t have his own cellphone, providing him with a prepaid phone is a great way to ensure that he can get in touch with you at all times.

Cellphones are wonderful travel companions, but for additional peace of mind, nothing beats one of those available emergency push button devices, such as PBE’s Safe Anywhere service. With this type of service, mom or dad can wear an eResponder on a pendant, which provides immediate, push-button connection and two-way voice communication with emergency services anywhere in the US.

4. Plan a schedule that accommodates everyone

Whenever possible, maintain a predictable daily routine. This reduces stress and anxiety, especially for those with cognitive impairments. Keeping mealtimes, medication schedules, rest times, and sleeping schedules as consistent as possible minimizes the risk of agitation. Also, nothing makes a vacation feel less relaxing than rushing from place to place. So, build in extra time where needed, plan to take plenty of rest breaks, and make some quiet time a priority each day.

Traveling by car or travel/motor home?

• Pack a bag of essentials (with necessary medications, important travel documents, favorite snacks and drinks, a light sweater, a hat, sunscreen) that is easily accessible at all times.
• On long road trips, make sure to take plenty of breaks for meals, stretching legs, and using the restroom.
• Plan to leave early in the morning. Many seniors and people with Alzheimer’s disease do not travel well in the late evening or at night because of what scientists call sundowning. Doctors believe that fading light can trigger in some elderly adults symptoms such as irritation, restlessness, confusion, and mood swings.

Traveling by air?

·         Arrange for special services when booking flights (e.g., a wheelchair at the airport, special seating, advanced boarding).

·         All US airports offer expedited TSA security screening for passengers 75 and older. Ask about these when checking in with the airline.

·         Pack all medications in carry-on luggage. Liquid medications will need to be separated from other belongings for separate screening.

·         Plan to arrive at the airport extra early, so mom and dad have time to get settled before boarding.

Traveling with older adults can be a truly rewarding experience. 

All it takes is a little extra preparation. So this summer, whether you’re headed to a graduation, wedding, family reunion, or other celebration, make sure you travel smart.

Happy Travels!

 from

Care Wagon

MedicalTransport

We hope you found our tips helpful for traveling with your elderly parents or other loved ones  to make sure your travel this season is as safe and relaxing as possible for everyone!

(909) 428-CARE (2273)

National Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2017

National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in May.  This year it will be celebrated on Friday, May 12th, 2017.

On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we celebrate military spouses contributions to keeping our country safe.  America’s military spouses are the backbone of the families who support our troops during mission, deployment, reintegration and reset.  They are the silent heroes who are essential to the strength of the nation and they serve our country just like their loved ones.

In celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day the armed forces have special events and programs to inform, honor and recognize military spouses.  Events range from spouse appreciation luncheons to educational workshops to spouse employment fairs that pay tribute to military spouses.

History

In 1984 President Ronald Reagan recognized the profound importance of spousal commitment to the readiness and well-being of military members with Proclamation 5184, dated April 17, 1984.  Congress officially made Military Spouse Appreciation Day part of National Military Appreciation Month in 1999.  Subsequently the Department of Defense standardized the date by declaring the Friday before Mother’s Day every year as Military Spouse Appreciation Day to show appreciation for the sacrifices of military spouses.

Care Wagon Medical Transport LLC would like to thank all our Military Spouses! 

The strength of our Nation's military comes not just from the brave women and men who defend the values we cherish, but also from their families, who serve alongside them and make great sacrifices in service to our country. With determination and unshakable resolve, military spouses endure long absences and shoulder the burdens of war, constantly wondering what kind of dangers lie ahead for their loved ones. Through numerous moves and difficult deployments -- often as they uproot their lives and families and restart their careers -- their steadfast devotion to their spouses and to our Nation represents the best our country has to offer. On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we recognize the selfless heroes who stand with the finest fighting force the world has ever known, and we honor their relentless courage and commitment.

Read more: http://militarybenefits.info/military-spouse-appreciation-day/#ixzz48YeotTqJ

May is National Military Appreciation Month

Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation was given the opportunity to publically demonstrate their appreciation for the sacrifices and successes made by our service members - past and present. Each year the president makes a proclamation, reminding Americans of the important role the U.S. Armed Forces have played in the history and development of our country.

May was selected because it has most days set aside for celebrating and commemorating our military's achievements. These days include Loyalty Day, which was established in 1921, Victory in Europe (VE) Day commemorating the end of WWII in Europe on May 8, 1945, Armed Forces Day created in 1949, Military Spouse Appreciation Day established in 1984, and of course the best known of the May holidays, Memorial Day.

Memorial Day, is the only federal holiday in May and is celebrated on the last Monday of the month. The day, dating from the Civil War era, traditionally has marked recognition of those who have died in service to the nation. Each year on Memorial Day, the White House Commission on Remembrance promotes one minute of silence at 3 p.m. local time to honor the military's fallen comrades and to pay tribute to the sacrifices by the nation's service members and veterans.

Unique Mother's Day Gift Idea For Our 'Disabled' Moms & Grandmas!

Here's your chance to thank Mom for 

all those times she made sure you had a ride 

to the mall or to the movies!

Happy Mother's Day Gatherings!

Care Wagon Medical Transport will be FULLY OPERATIONAL on Mother's Day Sunday.

Call Now 

to discuss you destination ideas

and to schedule her Care Wagon Appointment!

(909) 428-CARE (2273)

Happy Easter Gatherings!

A Unique Easter Gift Idea For Your Disabled Someone!

Call Care Wagon Medical Transport Now
to discuss your Easter Destination Idea!

Paratransit Watch Introduces Care Wagon Medical Transport

Paratransit Watch Introduces Care Wagon Medical Transport 

BLOG AND DIRECTORY OF WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND ASSISTED AMBULATORY TRANSPORTATION

Care Wagon Medical Transport

CALIFORNIA - Care Wagon Medical Transport is a non-emegency medical transportation company based in Rialto, California. They provide professional door-thru-door non-emergency wheelchair accessible medical transportation services for appointments or personal trips. Their service area includes: Rialto, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Colton, Loma Linda, Ontario, Upland, Redlands, and Claremont.

Spring Forward To Daylight Saving Time ~ Sunday, March 12, 2017

Care Wagon Medical Transport would like to remind everyone to Turn Those Clocks Forward and To Check Your Smoke Alarms 

Please also think of your elderly and disabled relatives, friends and neighbors that may need help completing these tasks!

We are asking every household to check their smoke alarms and practice fire drills at home.

This MARCH WEEKEND we all loose an hour as we turn the clocks ahead one hour to mark the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. Care Wagon Medical Transport and the American Red Cross also recommend changing your smoke alarm batteries and testing the alarms at the same time.

LIFE-SAVING CAMPAIGN The Red Cross has launched a nationwide campaign to reduce the number of people killed or injured in home fires by 25 percent over the next five years. Teaming up with local fire departments and community groups, the Red Cross is installing smoke alarms and teaching people how to prevent fires in places where a high number of fires have occurred.

The Red Cross is also asking every household in America to take two simple steps that can save lives: check their existing smoke alarms and practice fire drills at home.

Smoke alarms save lives. You should:

·  Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.

·  Check monthly that smoke alarms are working properly by pushing the test button.

·  Replace batteries in smoke alarms at least once a year.

·  Replace smoke alarms every ten years.

PRACTICE HOME FIRE DRILLS Make sure all household members know two ways to escape from every room of your home, and set up a meeting place outside in case of fire. Practice escaping from your home at least twice a year and at different times of the day. Teach household members to stop, drop and roll if their clothing should catch on fire.

Other steps you can take to get prepared include:

·  Updating the emergency contact information in your family communications plan. Choose an out-of-area emergency contact that each person in your family can call if he/she becomes separated during a disaster situation.

·  Making sure your emergency preparedness kit still includes at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food items and water (one gallon per person per day), a flashlight, a battery-powered or crank radio, can opener, first aid kit, copies of important documents, and special items such as medications, diapers, and infant formula.

·  Checking your emergency preparedness kit for expired food items; refresh staples such as water, food and batteries. If there have been changes in prescriptions or dietary needs, add new foods and medications as needed.

Taking simple actions like these can help you be better prepared for a disaster or emergency situation. So, when you turn back the clock this weekend, take a few extra minutes to ensure that you and your family are better prepared for the unexpected.