Eldercare Advice & Planning

Everybody looks forward to spending time with loved ones during the holidays – nobody looks forward to the hassles of travel required to get there! Getting families together during the holidays means bringing generations together – often times your travel plans include young children or elderly loved ones… or both! Travelling in today’s era is difficult enough – caring for seniors who may require special attention and accommodations can make things particularly tricky

We hope these holiday travel tips help reduce the stress so that you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the gift of family!

Elder Care Advice: Holiday Travel Tips

• Make a medical checklist – and check it twice! Travel with all medications in their original bottles or packages. Be aware of any current and past medical conditions of your senior… just in case. Keep a schedule on hand of when your senior needs to take their medications each day.

• Carry travel-sized hand sanitizer (3 ounces or less) and be sure to make frequent stops at restrooms to keep hands clean and free of germs and bacteria.

• Plan to arrive at the airport or train station at least two hours before your scheduled departure time. This gives both you and your senior time to get through security, collect yourselves, use the restroom and relax for a minute before the hustle and bustle of boarding begins.

• After passing through security, purchase plenty of water. Often times, the air inside the train or airplane is very dry. Make sure you have packed plenty of appropriate snacks, also. Caring for seniors while travelling means making sure that they stay hydrated and comfortable– and you as well!

For more information on caring for seniors during the holiday season, contact us at Bass Eldercare Resources for elder care advice and support.