Families across the world travel during the holiday season to visit their loved ones and spend time with relatives they don’t see often enough during the rest of the year. As fun as these times are, extended travel can be hard on all of us, especially senior citizens. The difficulties that arise from busy roads, shifting plans and accommodation searching can often overwhelm seniors. This is why caring for your elderly family member should be a top priority when traveling over the holidays.
The idea of traveling can seem especially scary to seniors coping with memory concerns. Diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, can often trigger frustration and anxiety when daily routines are changed. Caregivers who travel with elderly family members are often stretched to the limit as well. Fortunately, there are some effective ways you can minimize the stress your elder family member experiences during holiday travel.
Holiday traveling doesn’t have to be difficult when caring for your elderly family member. Take the right steps to ensure a smooth journey and visit so everyone can enjoy the holiday season.
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