Alzheimers Care: Travel Tips from Visiting Angels Reseda

If your loved one living in Reseda, North Hollywood, San Fernando, San Fernando Valley, or the surrounding communities has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, then you are likely familiar with the difficulties and risks facing those with dementia. Many families turn to a professional Alzheimer’s care provider, such as Visiting Angels^® Reseda, to ensure that their loved one is receiving the best care possible. But what should you do if you are traveling with your loved one outside his or her familiar environment in Reseda? Read on for some travel tips from our Alzheimer’s care experts at Visiting Angels Reseda.

Our Alzheimer's Care Tips for Traveling

There are several logistical issues you will need to consider when traveling with a loved one who receives Alzheimer's care in Reseda:

• Wandering may be an issue. It’s important that you understand that your loved one is more likely to wander when he or she is away from home. Stick by their side always, make sure they wear a comfortable identity bracelet, and enroll in MedicAlert^® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return^®.
• You will need to bring copies of important documents. Compile and copy documents related to your loved one’s Alzheimer's care, including legal paperwork, health insurance documents, phone numbers of physicians in Reseda, and an updated medical history, as well as a list of the medications that your loved one is taking. Visiting Angels Reseda suggests keeping copies of these Alzheimer's care documents in several areas so that you will have them even for lost luggage.
• Choosing comfortable options will make your trip easier. When it comes time to select your accommodation and transportation, go for the options that provide the most comfort and least stress. Also, avoid tight connections or other stressful scenarios that could cause major stress if something unexpected occurs.
• It’s important to maintain your loved one’s routine. Do your best to plan your travel itinerary around your loved one’s current daily routine. This can help minimizes how overwhelmed or disoriented they feel about being in a new environment away from their normal Alzheimer's care in Reseda.

Do you need help giving your loved one in the Reseda area the best Alzheimer's care possible? Call Visiting Angels Reseda today to learn more about getting started with our Alzheimer's care program for seniors in Reseda, North Hollywood, San Fernando, San Fernando Valley, and the surrounding communities.