Alzheimer's Care Tips: Travel Tips for Seniors in Vail

Are you planning on traveling with your loved one this season? If your loved one in Vail is dealing with the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and receives Alzheimer's care, then traveling with him or her may be challenging. At Visiting Angels^® Eagle, our Alzheimer's care program helps seniors throughout Vail, Edwards, and the surrounding communities to live life to the fullest despite the symptoms of dementia. Follow our suggestions to ensure that your loved one is safe and secure during your trip.

Alzheimer’s Care Travel Tips From Visiting Angels Eagle

Some seniors who receive Alzheimer’s care in Vail and are in the early stages of dementia can still enjoy traveling. However, others may find it too overwhelming, stressful, and unfamiliar. It’s important to assess how travel will affect your loved one before you decide to travel with him or her. Once you’ve decided that your loved one in Vail could benefit from travel, take stock of the following Alzheimer’s care tips for a smoother trip:

• Keep things comfortable and familiar. Try to plan your trip around your loved one’s normal routine so that he or she can maintain the familiarity of his or her daily activities. When choosing transportation and accommodation, stick with the options that offer the most comfort and the least stress.
• Practice vigilant wandering prevention. A change in scenery may prompt your loved one to wander off. Ensure your loved one’s safety by taking as many precautions as possible, including staying vigilant and registering him or her with MedicAlert^® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return^®.
• Get your loved one’s paperwork in order. You’ll need to bring several important documents with you while traveling, including a list of your loved one’s doctors and their contact information, medication information, legal documents, insurance data, and an emergency contact list. Keep copies of these papers in each of your bags so that you’ll always have this information with you in the case of lost or delayed luggage.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Inform your hotel in advance about any specific assistance you may require. Also, if you are traveling by plane, ask the airport about escort services, which could help make your time in the airport less stressful and may prevent costly delays.

It’s important to practice proper Alzheimer’s care both at home in Vail and away while traveling. For more information about our Alzheimer’s care program in Vail, Edwards, and the surrounding communities, call Visiting Angels Eagle today.