Your care and love for your elderly loved ones should not hinder your opportunity to travel; especially, if there is a special family event. With the careful preparation, right planning, accompanied by responsible individuals, traveling can be realized and be enjoyed. Below are some tips to check while traveling with elderly.
Consult the physician. Get the doctor's advice whether it would be safe to travel or not. Determine if your parent's need certain vaccinations and if the destination is safe for your parent's condition. Make sure to have all the necessary prescriptions for the medications.
Plan for the accommodation. Every aspect should make the travel easier and convenient for your parent. Whether it would be by plane or by land, it should be comfortable, especially if your parent is in a wheelchair. The meal should be checked and considered as well if your parent is under a dietary restriction. When you book in a hotel, it is recommended that you choose a room in the ground floor.
Keep it simple. The itinerary should be planned carefully. Limit the number of activities and avoid strenuous activities that require too much physical effort. The simpler, the better for them. They do not have to see all the tourist attractions. What matter is the quality of the experience. See to it that they do have plenty of time to rest and sleep.
Pack the essentials. It is necessary to keep them hydrated, so water is a must. If you are going to hot areas, make sure that you bring sunscreen and hats. Pack light and comfortable clothes and shoes. You can also ask them to wear support stockings. Always bring their medicine.
Let them feel they are home. As much as possible, follow the same schedule at home for the bedtime and the meal time. Some elders finding it hard to adjust to a new environment, so it will be of help to stick with the routine at home. Choose an accommodation which is more cozy and where they will be able to move comfortably.
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Consult the physician. Get the doctor's advice whether it would be safe to travel or not. Determine if your parent's need certain vaccinations and if the destination is safe for your parent's condition. Make sure to have all the necessary prescriptions for the medications.
Plan for the accommodation. Every aspect should make the travel easier and convenient for your parent. Whether it would be by plane or by land, it should be comfortable, especially if your parent is in a wheelchair. The meal should be checked and considered as well if your parent is under a dietary restriction. When you book in a hotel, it is recommended that you choose a room in the ground floor.
Keep it simple. The itinerary should be planned carefully. Limit the number of activities and avoid strenuous activities that require too much physical effort. The simpler, the better for them. They do not have to see all the tourist attractions. What matter is the quality of the experience. See to it that they do have plenty of time to rest and sleep.
Pack the essentials. It is necessary to keep them hydrated, so water is a must. If you are going to hot areas, make sure that you bring sunscreen and hats. Pack light and comfortable clothes and shoes. You can also ask them to wear support stockings. Always bring their medicine.
Let them feel they are home. As much as possible, follow the same schedule at home for the bedtime and the meal time. Some elders finding it hard to adjust to a new environment, so it will be of help to stick with the routine at home. Choose an accommodation which is more cozy and where they will be able to move comfortably.
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