When you’re unable to take your loved one to or from an appointment, event, or other outing, or when you need someone to accompany you home after a procedure, a health care escort from VNS Health can make sure you or your loved one get where you need to go in a safe and timely manner.
What Is a Health Care Escort?
Health care escorts, sometimes called medical escorts, appointment companions, or health escorts, are certified home health aides who make sure you or your your loved one arrives safely and on time and then bring them home afterward:
- For nonmedical events, whether your loved one wishes to see a movie, attend a wedding, or celebrate a birthday.
- Following a medical procedure, when you are legally required to have someone take you home.
When Should I Use a Health Care Escort?
Home health aides can assist with travel to and from outings and appointments, including:
- Meeting you at a medical facility after an outpatient procedure
- Accompanying your loved one on shopping trips, cultural events, or social visits
- Assisting with errands, including picking up medications at a pharmacy or getting a haircut
Aides can help with dressing and grooming before an appointment, and they are trained in transferring to and from cars, vans, and busses.
Health care escorts are available with as little as 24 hours notice. This means that whether you are planning far ahead or scheduling for tomorrow, our health care escorts are ready to support you and your loved one.
Health care escorts are a private-pay service, which means they are not covered by health insurance.
From medical appointments to personal commitments, your loved one has places to be — and they need a way to get there. Whether you are unable to be there or simply need some extra support, VNS Health offers a way to make sure your loved one gets to and from their destinations safely.