Traveling solo for procedure at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN

Posted by dreasoner44 @dreasoner44, 1 day ago

Hello! I’ll be traveling to Rochester alone for a procedure at Mayo Clinic on August 18th. I’m looking for someone who could act as my responsible adult for a few hours afterward, as required by Mayo due to sedation.

Does anyone know of a volunteer organization or an affordable, short-term paid service that might be able to accommodate this? I’d really appreciate any recommendations or leads. Thank you!

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zmarkv | @zmarkv | 12 hours ago

Great question! Looking forward to answers.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 8 hours ago

@dreasoner44, you will find helpful tips in these related discussions:
- Traveling solo for procedures
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/traveling-solo-for-procedures/
see the helpful tips in this related discussion:
- Need Help Getting To Hotel Post Surgery at Mayo, Rochester https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/looking-for-female-retired-care-giver-emotional-support-for-appts/

I have a few tips to a) help you find a support companion while at Mayo Clinic and b) how to prepare for your first visit.

To ask about a support companion:
1. Contact Concierge Services.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/concierge-services
Phone: 507-538-8438
Email: concierge@mayo.edu

The Concierge Service is a free service to help you prepare for your visit and find your way around. They may have suggestions for caregiver or companion services.

In Rochester we have a few companion services that could accompany you after your appointment. The information for two services that you can find in Rochester is bellow.
Visiting Angels (507)-289-1147
Quality Care (507)-258-4578

Quality Care was started by a former Mayo Clinic staff and understands the needs that patients have when at Mayo Clinic.

2. Volunteer Services
Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs
Volunteers are everywhere on campus. They are there to help when you are on campus.

You may also find some helpful hints in this related discussion:
- First visit to Mayo: Traveling alone https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/first-visit/

I also recommend downloading the patient portal. Read more here:
- Mayo Clinic Patient Portal: How do I find it? Do you use it? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-portal/

Is this your first visit to Mayo Clinic?