Alzheimer's Care Travel Tips for Seniors From Abilene

If your parent or loved one suffers from Alzheimer’s, you may be worried about taking them on your next family holiday. But while traveling with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s requires more planning and organization, with the right Alzheimer’s care, your loved one in the Abilene, TX area may be able to safely and comfortably enjoy your next family trip.

To help make your next trip through Texas or out of state safer and less stressful for your loved one, Visiting Angels^® Abilene has outlined a few Alzheimer's care tips for traveling with a person who has a memory disorder.

Alzheimer’s Care While Traveling From Abilene

Although traveling with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s can seem stressful for caregivers and overwhelming for seniors, a few Alzheimer’s care tips from Visiting Angels Abilene that can make traveling safer and easier include:

• Be Prepared: Keep your loved one’s medication with you, as well as important documents, including an emergency contact list, a list of current medications, and doctor’s contact information.
• Allow for Extra Time. Providing Alzheimer's care to your Abilene-area loved one takes time and patience. Your loved one might take longer than expected to get accustomed to their surroundings, but by being calm and not rushing them, you can avoid stress, and help them feel more comfortable.
• Use an Identification Bracelet. If your loved one is prone to wandering, make sure they are wearing something that will help identify them. If they don’t have an identification bracelet, write their name on the inside of their clothing and make sure they have your phone number and a list of their medical conditions in their wallet.
• Make Surroundings Familiar. People with Alzheimer’s often rely on being in familiar surroundings to feel comfortable. You can help your loved one by bringing along blankets, pajamas, and other items from home.
• Keep Expectations Realistic. Making sure your loved one in the Abilene area has the right Alzheimer's care can make traveling easier and safer, however, it’s important you set realistic expectations. If your loved one has a high risk of falling, exhibits delusional or uninhibited behavior, or has an unstable medical condition, it may be safer to keep your travel plans local.

To learn more about Alzheimer’s care for your loved one in Baird, Sweetwater, Anson, Abilene, Merkel, or the surrounding communities, call Visiting Angels Abilene today.