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Medical Travel Companions: Long-Distance Transportation for Seniors & Individuals Requiring Medical Support

We provide nationwide transportation services for seniors and medically needy individuals who must relocate to another state or region and require a travel companion, medical care, or medication management.

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Our Medical Travel Companions Operate as a Clinical Care Team

With over 40 years of combined experience in healthcare, our clinical care team is more than qualified to provide high-quality care and comfort to anyone needing medical care during their relocation process. Your dedicated travel companions will be a clinical team of two, with a registered nurse and an assistant.

Brooke Baker

Brooke Baker, RN

Brooke graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Health Science and became a Registered Nurse. She brings over 20 years of experience in community-based care to her role as a medical travel companion.

Jessica Young, MSW

Jessica earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and a Master's Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in geriatrics and community mental health. She is passionate about helping seniors access the care they need.

The Medical Travel Companion Process

Step 1: Arrange Travel

All travel arrangements are handled by our team:

  • Airline ticket arrangements (first-class seating assignments)
  • Required ground transportation to and from the airport
  • Airport navigation arrangements (including layovers)
  • Travel documentation management

Step 2: Provide Care During Travel

Our team will provide all necessary care while traveling: 

  • Wheelchair accommodation
  • Medication administration
  • Physical care needs
  • Comfort management 

Step 3: Coordinate Transfer

To facilitate a smooth transfer from the current living situation to the new one, we manage coordination with:

  • Transferring home or facility
  • Receiving home or facility
  • Medical caregivers
  • Family members

Medical Travel Companion Testimonials

The companion flight service Legacy Navigation provided for us was incredible. We felt completely at ease with their level of expertise and ability to manage our situation to get my brother closer to us. This move not only more than doubled my brother's financial ability due to the cost of the facility, but it also gave him a huge increase in quality of life. We are able to visit frequently and enjoy each other. This would not have been possible without Legacy Navigation's help. All other medical flights were tens of thousands of dollars. Legacy's prices were a fraction of the price, and their service was truly exceptional. I would highly recommend this crew to anyone who needs the help!
- E.L.
Legacy Navigation's ability to coordinate between facilities and handle all the transportation needs was exactly what we needed. With my sister’s dementia diagnosis, we didn't know where to start. Legacy was able to alleviate the entire process and took care of everything. They kept us updated, and we felt so reassured to have them in our corner.
- J.H.
When Legacy's team came in to help, it felt like a warm bubble bath! They provided so much comfort and relief to our family. It was worth every penny!! Don't wait!!! Call Legacy Navigation if you need help!!
- A.T.

Legacy Navigation’s Medical Travel Companion Services

Senior Relocation

We provide long-distance transportation for seniors who are hoping to relocate for any reason, including:

  • Being in closer proximity to family
  • Lower cost of living
  • Improved quality of life
  • More comfortable climate

Disability and Injury Support

Disabled individuals or those who have experienced an injury can often benefit from a medical travel companion who will:

  • Aid with navigating, boarding, and de-boarding
  • Tend to medical needs during travel
  • Make necessary arrangements for equipment or devices

Returning Home

Individuals who experience an injury or incapacitation while traveling may need medical support on their journey home. Our team can:

  • Plan and communicate with medical personnel
  • Help relieve the stress involved in navigating an unexpected challenge
  • Provide medical care during travel

Who We Support

We can arrange travel for and accompany any individual who needs medical assistance during a relocation. We are experienced working with seniors with conditions such as:

  • Dementia or Alzheimer’s
  • Cancer
  • Stroke-induced deficits 
  • Parkinson’s
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Arthritis
  • Degenerative conditions
  • Conditions requiring oxygen therapy
long distance non emergent transportation for seniors
long distance transportation for seniors

Qualifications for Accompanied Travel

  • Non-emergent: You or your loved one’s travel cannot be due to a medical emergency.
  • Travel companion or medical care needed: You require (or even simply want) a travel companion or require medical care or medication management during travel.
  • Long-distance: The relocation distance should be 100+ miles

Getting Started With Your Long-Distance Transportation Plan

Contact Us

If you or your loved one requires a medical travel companion, give us a call at 208-204-6004 or fill out our contact form.

Consultation

We’ll have an initial consultation to gather information about the required travel and care needs to determine if we are a good fit to act as your travel companion.

Planning

We’ll formulate a travel plan and provide a cost estimate. Once approved, we’ll move forward with making all travel arrangements.

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