Alzheimer's Care Travel Tips from Visiting Angels Temple

If you are the primary caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you may be filled with questions, especially regarding travel. Are vacations an option anymore? How do I keep my loved one safe and comfortable in new surroundings? What if travel cannot be avoided? At Visiting Angels^® Temple, we are a trusted resource for Alzheimer's care in Temple, Belton, Killeen, Harker Heights, Salado, and the surrounding communities. And while traveling with a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s may be challenging, it is possible with the right planning.

Alzheimer's Care Tips for Travel Outside Temple

Traveling with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s takes planning and patience. Whether you are traveling in the Temple area, taking a day trip to The Gulf, or flying across the country, these Alzheimer's care travel tips from Visiting Angels Temple will help you care for your loved one on your next trip:

• Plan to travel during the time of day that works best for your loved one

• Pack necessary medications, emergency contacts, and photocopies of legal documents, and keep them handy

• Make copies of your itinerary, including flight information, travel dates, hotel information, and share with relatives

• When flying, take direct flights to avoid the stress associated with connecting flights

• Limit travel time to four hours or less to minimize fatigue

• When scheduling flights, connections, and any other scheduled appointments, allow extra time for your loved one to adjust to new surroundings

• If you are staying in a hotel, call ahead with any special needs you may have, so they can be prepared to assist you

• Be sure your loved one is wearing identification, whether it’s an ID bracelet, ID necklace, or their name and contact number attached to their clothing

• Pack a bag with bottled water, healthy snacks, and items that can make travel easier on your loved one, such as hand wipes, tissues, lip balm, magazines, photos, small games, and books.

Alzheimer's Care Assistance in Temple When You Need It

When a senior parent or loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and living on their own, families often worry about their safety and well-being. At Visiting Angels Temple, we are committed to seniors and their families. Our Alzheimer’s care services provide support in a number of ways, including full-time care services for your loved one while you travel, at-home care to support your loved one’s preference to age in place, and much needed respite for family caregivers. And we are available when you needs us, including weekends and holidays, on an hourly, part-time, full-time, or 24 hour basis.

Our Alzheimer’s care services are available to seniors and their families in Temple, Belton, Killeen, Harker Heights, Salado, and the surrounding areas. Call Visiting Angels Temple today to schedule a no obligation consultation in the comfort of your own home.