At large airports like Atlanta, passengers in wheelchairs get backed up, and are herded in groups to waiting areas, where they can stay for long periods of time. They are then taken by second crews to their gates. While porters are helpful, they are not trained to help with the bathroom. If your family member sufferers even a slight bit of dementia, they will not be able to advocate for the services they need, and other passengers will get priority. On board or at the gate, airline staffs cannot give medicine or shots; don’t take a risk that your plane “will make it on time.”

This means that while your family relation will be technically supervised, they will not have the individual attention they need. Silver Line, however, takes a personal approach:

• Our uniformed staff will pick up and deliver your family member to their destination, the whole way. No substitutions.
• Our staff will see to it that during the journey, all medications are taken. This is particularly important with patients with diabetes.
• Our staff will ensure that your family member gets seated and treated well on the plane. While airline staff are accommodating, Silver Line staff can make sure that there is no risk of any dangers on the plane, such as clotting, which can occur if patients do not move or stretch during the flight.
• Our staff is trained with the level of care that is necessary. Some travelers require only simple companions with no medical training, others need the services of a CNA or Registered Nurse. We take extra precautions, and will discuss the level of care necessary with your family physician.
• Meals are included! We will ensure that your family member eats properly during the journey. This is not only medically necessary, but can mean the difference between your parents arriving home for Christmas in a good mood, or a not-so-good mood.
• We are not just about making sure that the medical issues are taken care of. Silver Line staff are true travel companions, and will entertain your family member through the entire trip.

Talk to us about rates and schedules. We will gladly travel anywhere in the U.S. or abroad.

Silver Line, featured in the daily newspaper Sarasota Herald-Tribune

SARASOTA – Silver Line Elder Transport’s service has been featured in local publications including the Sarasota-Herald Tribune and Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Our innovative service takes worries away from travelers and family members. Read more about Silver Line’s business in the story Silver Line Transports the Elderly.

Founder Amber Lyon and Silver Line customer.

Parent for a Special Trip

“We want to thank you for bringing mother to stay with us this spring. Our hectic schedules made it difficult to leave our numerous responsibilities up here. Your staff helped make the visit possible. The kindness, patience, and knowledge every step of the way eased mothers’ worries. She is looking forward to her trip home this fall. Thank you again.” - Jeanne and Charles C.

Help With Winter Travel Plans

“My husband looks forward to driving us to Florida every year. Due to degenerative vision I have been unable to help him for many years. Unfortunately, this year Bob fell and fractured his hip in Sarasota. He received wonderful therapy while down there but was advised not to drive back home. Silver Line Elder Transport was able to drive him in our car, make the recommended stop, and assist him with his needs along the way. I was able to fly home with the assistance of one of our children and all is well. Silver Line is truly a blessing.” – Mrs. S.

Attending a Special Event

“My wife and I wanted to attend the World War II Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. We were unable to drive and were unsure how we would navigate the city with our physical limitations. We called Silver Line Elder Transport. They assessed our needs and all details were handled beautifully by their staff. We were amazed at the ease with which our nursing assistant traveled with us through the airports, train stations, city streets, and hotels.

Our children were included in the planning stages which helped them feel at ease as well. Silver Line Elder Transport is the solution to our traveling difficulties. My wife and I look forward to future trips with Silver Line.” – David M.

Attending a Grandson’s Graduation

“Some of my friends have used Silver Line Elder Transport in the past and their trips always sounded like a blessing and a wonderful opportunity for people our age to keep traveling. My friends have more severe physical limitations than I so I never thought of asking for assistance for my traveling needs. I can walk without help and know my way around airports just fine. However, my vision is poor and it is becoming more and more difficult to see the gate numbers and the display monitors. The last trip I made was decidedly my last one alone because I was beginning to feel afraid. My friend suggested I call Silver Line Elder Transport and talk to them about assisting me to my grandsons’ college graduation. I certainly did not want to ask one of my children to come down to get me because they were so busy preparing for the ceremony. Their staff made it so easy. I just told them where I wanted to go and when I wanted to be there. My companion was a pleasure to be with and stayed with me until my family met me at the airport at the end of my trip. I stayed as long as I wanted and Silver Line Elder Transport sent another wonderful companion to escort me home. I won’t ever think of missing important events again.

Dementia Care During Travel

“I wanted to express sincere appreciation for the tender loving care you gave to our mother on her trips to and from Florida this year. We know she can be quite a handful as her dementia progresses and you handled her beautifully and with the utmost respect. Mom has been making that trip for over 25 years and we thought she would be through once we lost our father. We were pleasantly surprised at her insistence upon returning this year. Thank you again for all of the care and compassion in making mom happy. We look forward to calling upon you next year.” – Susan B.

Silver Line can set up a plan for your family member ahead of time. We can ensure that they are not only able to get out on time, but your relations can do it in a safe and stress-free manner.

• Click here to email Silver Line about options for your loved ones.
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