Alzheimer's Care in Abington: Travel Tips
As an experienced provider of Alzheimer's care throughout Lafayette Hill, Ambler, Horsham, Huntingdon Valley, Lower Gwynedd, Rydal, and Abington in Eastern Montgomery County, Visiting Angels® Jenkintown PA is often asked about traveling with loved ones who have dementia. Travel is often a stressful experience. Whether attempting to get through the airport and board a plane, or navigate the roads and traffic when traveling by car, travel can often be hectic. If you have relatives or loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, the stress or uncertainty of travel can be multiplied for both of you. However, if your loved ones are recently diagnosed there is a possibility that with advanced planning and additional preparations, your loved ones can still enjoy travel.
Practical Suggestions for Travel
To help lessen the stress of traveling with loved ones who have Alzheimer's, Visiting Angels Jenkintown has put together some suggestions:
- Be sure your loved ones have an identification bracelet in the event you are separated. Increased stress for your family member may increase the desire to wander. You may even consider putting your loved one's identifying information in their clothing.
- Keep a detailed itinerary and share it with emergency contacts. Make a copy for your loved one so they know what to expect during your trip.
- Allow plenty of time for travel so your loved ones can get acclimated to changing surroundings. When flying with loved ones from Abington who require Alzheimer's care, Visiting Angels Jenkintown recommends avoiding layovers or plane changes when possible. Notify crew members of special needs and pre-board so your family member has time to get settled.
- Keep essential items such as medications, a change of clothes for your loved ones, snacks, and water, with you at all times. Also keep important documents and a list of emergency contacts in your bag.
- If possible, consider visiting places your family member has been prior to the onset of Alzheimer's. If traveling some place new, try to stick to your loved one's routines such as meal and bed times.
Alzheimer's Care in Abington
If you are traveling to the Abington area and need Alzheimer's care for your loved ones, contact Visiting Angels Jenkintown for assistance. We can provide you with temporary assistance to make your trip more enjoyable. If you live in the area and feel travel is not right for your family member based on their illness, Alzheimer's care professionals from Visiting Angels Jenkintown can care for your loved ones in Abington in your absence.
Call Visiting Angels Jenkintown at 215-938-7201 to learn more about our Alzheimer's care in Abington.