Alzheimers Care: Travel Tips from Visiting Angels Beaver Dam

Do you have a loved one living in Beaver Dam, Appleton, Oshkosh, or the surrounding communities who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? If your loved one is experiencing symptoms of dementia, then traveling with them may be very challenging. While some individuals with dementia can benefit from or enjoy traveling, others have great difficulty coping with being in a new environment. Keep reading to learn more about the Alzheimer’s care travel tips Visiting Angels^® Beaver Dam has put together.

Our Alzheimer’s Care Tips for Smoother Travels from Beaver Dam

Whether you’re at home or away, it’s important to ensure that your loved one in Beaver Dam is receiving the best Alzheimer’s care possible. Here are a few tips from our Alzheimer’s care experts at Visiting Angels Beaver Dam for making sure your loved one is safe and secure during your trip:

• Stick to your loved one’s routine. Do the best that you can to plan your travel itinerary around how your loved one normally conducts his or her day-to-day activities. Minimizing disruptions to this daily routine can help ensure that your loved one stays comfortable and safe while traveling.
• Keep emergency contacts updated with your travel plans. It’s important to write down your travel itinerary for your loved one’s emergency contacts. Be sure to include your travel plans, including flight numbers and sightseeing destinations, as well as addresses and phone numbers for your accommodation.
• Plan in some buffer time. Avoid the stress of trying to make a tight connection. Instead, plan in some extra time during travel in case any unexpected issues pop up.
• Make copies of important Alzheimer’s care documents. Visiting Angels Beaver Dam suggests gathering up relevant paperwork, including an up-to-date medical history, legal documents, an emergency contact list, and a list of your loved one’s allergies and current medications. Make copies of these and carry them with you wherever you go.
• Keep a vigilant eye on your loved one. When your loved one is away from home, they may feel the need to wander. Stick by their side at all times, be on the alert for wandering tendencies, and be sure to register with MedicAlert^® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return^®.

Do you need help ensuring that your loved one in Beaver Dam, Appleton, Oshkosh, or the surrounding communities is receiving the specialized Alzheimer's care that he or she deserves? Contact Visiting Angels Beaver Dam today to learn more about our Alzheimer's care program for seniors in the area.