Alzheimer's Care: Travel Tips From Visiting Angels Longview
Do you have a loved one in Longview, Gladewater, Overton, Kilgore, Tyler, Gilmer, Marshall, Henderson, Carthage, or the surrounding communities who receives Alzheimer’s care from a care agency such as Visiting Angels® Longview? If your loved one is dealing with the symptoms and challenges of dementia, you may be hesitant to take them traveling. However, if you do decide to bring your loved one on a trip, we have some tips for smoother, safer travels.
Our Alzheimer's Care Tips for Safer Travels
Some seniors who benefit from Alzheimer's care in Longview can still enjoy traveling to familiar places. However, others in later stages of dementia may become overwhelmed if they are taken out of their daily routine. It’s important to consider how travel will affect your loved one and if it is the best choice for them. Once you’ve considered the consequences of traveling with your loved one, and as you plan your trip, read through the Alzheimer's care travel tips Visiting Angels Longview has put together:
- Stick to your loved one’s routine as much as possible. Do your best to mimic your loved one’s daily Alzheimer's care routine in Longview to the best of your ability while you are away.
- Gather up important paperwork. You’ll need to carry documents related to your loved one’s Alzheimer’s care with you at all times. These documents may include copies of legal papers, an up-to-date medical history, a list of medications that he or she currently takes, and an emergency contact list.
- Choose the most comfortable options available. When it comes to selecting accommodation locations and transportation options for your trip, try to stick with the most comfortable and least stressful choices.
- Contact your hotel and airline in advance. Get in touch with your hotel to let them know that you may be needing assistance when you arrive. Also, if you are flying to your destination, inquire about escort services to ensure that you and your loved one get to where you need to go.
- Be on alert. Taking your loved one out of their normal Alzheimer's care environment in Longview may lead to more wandering than usual. Stay with your loved one at all times, and take extra precautions by registering with MedicAlert® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return®.
Help your loved one in Longview live safely and comfortably with our professional Alzheimer’s care services. Contact Visiting Angels Longview today to learn more about our Alzheimer’s care program for seniors in Longview, Gladewater, Overton, Kilgore, Tyler, Gilmer, Marshall, Henderson, Carthage, and the surrounding communities.