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Thursday, 3 September 2015

Transportation For Assisted Living East Haven CT Seniors

By Daphne Bowen


Seniors enjoy getting out and traveling around town, and even going on trips. They like to handle their day to day business when leaving out from their assisted living East Haven CT residence, and not have to worry others with taking them around. They also like to take trips when the adequate transportation is available to them. There are many companies and organizations that have band together to make this happen for them.

So, just what can be done? These community locations can purchase a minivan for them to get around. Many people find that it is convenient to be able to take their residents back and forth to their appointments when needed. Residents can also go shopping, to the movies, and anywhere else they need to go throughout the week.

There are many ways to purchase or finance the right type of traveling van. Some people might want to purchase with traditional financing or lease with the option to buy. Leasing could very well be the best option as there are different programs which may mesh perfectly with the companys goals.

Organizations that do not have the funding for transportation could consider sponsors, as well as having a fundraiser to raise the money needed for the purchase. The buses or vans are usually very affordable and have a comfortable luxury style about them. Purchasing the vehicles from the right place also means having them ADA compliant, which means people who require wheelchairs are able to ride comfortably as well. A community will benefit greatly by having adequate transportation always for their use. Ultimately, the decision to purchase a vehicle should be made upon the best needs of the people.

It is also important that the buses are vehicles are customized for seniors by offering flexibility in amenities over factory built models. With a limited amount of space available to work with efficiency is important. Seniors who will be traveling a long distance will need a kitchen and bath facilities all these can be designed around how you will use them. However, if the vehicle will only be used locally there is no need for these type luxuries, therefore the cost of the vehicle will be cut significantly; this is good news for most senior homes.

Shuttle bus service for residents is very important. It is important to be able to get residents to their appointments as quickly as possible, especially if they are family emergencies. It is also good for the morale of a business when trying to get new residents into their facility. If the residents see that they have a shuttle they might feel better about living at the center. They will feel that they will be able to get around and do the things that they love and not have to worry about the transportation. It is a good selling point to get more residents and make money that will pay back the transportation.

Some people host events and fundraisers to help pay for their bus or vehicle transportation. The automobiles can be quite costly, however, it is a great asset to each community to have. When patients need to get to their doctors appointments, shopping or just going back and forth to community events they will not have to wait for transportation.

The senior just wants to continue enjoy life as always, and that mean getting out shopping, taking trips and feeling comfortable when doing so. It is best to check with all types of dealers before making the decision to purchase a van. You want to make sure it has all the amenities that you will need. Be sure to have someone who is trustworthy test drive the van if it is not being purchased brand new. However, if you are leasing or purchasing the van new, you probably will not have anything to stress out about.




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