The advance planning for our recent trip was time and energy well spent. We did all that we could to prepare; then we just trusted in God’s providence that all would be well…and it was. We encountered a few challenges, but nothing that couldn’t be handled. It was a very special and memorable trip for both my 89 [...]
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Traveling With The Elderly & Disabled: Epilogue
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Traveling With The Elderly & Disabled
Posted in Advance Planning, Travel, tagged AAOS, accessible lavatories, acupressure, advance directives, air travel, allergic reactions, Alzheimer's Association, care receivers, caregivers, carry-on medications, companion restrooms, complex regional pain syndrome Type 1, CRPS1, Department of Transportation, diabetes, disabled travelers, DOT, EpiPens, flight insurance, hip replacement, implanted cardioverter-defibrillators, incontinence briefs, kidney stones, Medic Alert, medical clearance, medical devices and electromagnetic screening, MedicAlert+Safe Return, migraine headaches, Mobility International USA, motion sickness, orthopedic hardware, oxygen for travel, pacemakers, passport, R.C., recurrent urinary tract infections, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association, RSDS, Safe Return, therapeutic-grade essential oils, Thieves, topical compounded prescription cream, travel-size first aid kit, traveling with disabled, traveling with elderly, TSA advisory, US Living Will Registry, wheelchairs, Young Living on June 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Preplanning when traveling with elderly and/or disabled individuals is essential. There are many considerations, depending on the individual’s specific health needs and the chosen modes of travel (e.g., auto, airplane, train, cruise, etc.). This post will primarily address air travel. Caregivers will want to begin well in advance.
Involve the care receivers in the planning, provided that [...]
