Now is the time to start planning family trips and vacations. If you’re planning on taking a senior loved one on a trip with you either by car or by plane there are some things that you can do in advance to make sure that your senior loved one is comfortable during the trip. By doing a little extra planning you and their home home care assistance providers can set your family up to have a wonderful family trip. To make your trip more senior friendly you should:
Rent A Comfortable Van Or RV
If you’re going to be driving a long distance you should think about renting a van or even an RV to make the trip more comfortable for your senior family member. Your senior family member may be physically uncomfortable sitting in a car for a long drive, especially if the car is small. A van with large comfortable seats or an RV will be easier for your senior loved one to get in and out of. And an RV with a bathroom will eliminate the need to stop at rest stops and help your senior loved one walk to a restroom. The extra cost may be balanced out by the benefits that come from having a large comfortable vehicle to travel in.
Upgrade Your Flights
If your family is going to be flying consider upgrading to first class. Often you can get great deals on an upgrade as it gets closer to the date of the trip. Upgrading will get you and your senior family members better seats with more room, closer access to the bathroom, and a smaller cabin so that people don’t get annoyed if your senior loved one needs to get up and walk around. When you upgrade you will also have more time to get on and off the plane and you will get to board first. That lowers the chance that your senior loved one will get knocked around while boarding.
Think 5 Steps Ahead with Home Care Assistance Services
Get some help from a home care assistance provider when it comes to packing for your senior loved one. Your senior parent’s home care assistance provider can suggest clothes and other items that your senior loved one will need during the trip. They can also help you make sure that you have enough extra items, toiletries, and anything else that they will need during the trip in case you can’t get to a store while you are on the trip.
Make Sure The Accommodations Are Senior Friendly
If you are staying in a hotel call ahead to make sure that you get a room on a low floor that is senior or handicapped accessible. If you’re staying at an AirBnB or private rental talk to the property owner about any accommodations that your senior loved one will need in order to be safe and happy while staying at the property. This could include asking about steps in the home, if it has a walk in shower, or where the beds are located to make sure that your senior loved one will be able to access everything they need in the home.
If you or a family member are in need of hiring Home Care Assistance Services in Northport NY, or the surrounding areas, contact the caring professionals at Star Multi Care Services today at (631)956-8835. We are the Right Choice for Home Health Care Services!
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