Alzheimer's Care in Norfolk: Travel Tips for Seniors

Does your loved one in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, or the surrounding communities benefit from the assistance of a dedicated Alzheimer’s care provider? If so, you may be wondering how to best care for your loved one while traveling away from the Norfolk area. Read on for some tips from our Alzheimer’s care experts at Visiting Angels^® Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk to learn how to make a trip with your loved one as safe and comfortable as possible.

Tips from Our Alzheimer's Care Experts in Norfolk for Smoother Travels

How your loved one in Norfolk will respond to travel depends on many factors, including what stage of dementia he or she is experiencing. Seniors in the early stages of dementia can often benefit from a trip with family. However, those in the later stages of dementia may feel confused or overwhelmed by their new surroundings. It’s critical that you consider how travel will affect your loved one before planning your trip. In addition, take a look at these Alzheimer's care travel tips from Visiting Angels Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk to help you with your travel plans:

• Maintain your loved one’s normal routine. When planning your travel itinerary, do your best to keep your loved one’s meal times and sleep times the same as they are at home. Keeping a similar routine can help prevent your loved one from feeling completely overwhelmed by travel.
• Stick with comfortable travel options. You have a lot of decisions to make when planning a trip, including where to stay and how to get to your destination. Choose the most comfortable options that you can for accommodation and transportation to avoid the high stress of uncomfortable travel.
• Bring along important Alzheimer's care documents. Make copies of your loved one’s Alzheimer's care documents and carry them with you at all times. It’s a good idea to pack relevant legal paperwork, phone numbers of your loved one’s doctors in Norfolk, an emergency contact list, an updated medical history, and a list of your loved one’s medications.
• Watch out for wandering. Your loved one may be tempted to wander off in new surroundings. Take a few safety precautions like providing him or her with an identity bracelet and enrolling in MedicAlert^® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return^®.

Help your loved one in Norfolk or the surrounding communities get the best Alzheimer’s care possible. Call Visiting Angels Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk today to learn more about getting started with our Alzheimer’s care program.