Plan A Vacation With Loved Ones Who Need Assistance!
Vacation With Loved Ones Who Need Assistance
Make your vacation on Maui, or off-island, relaxing, worry-free and fun for your entire family!
Simple pre-planning is your key
to successful vacations with Seniors and Loved Ones
who need additional assistance,
or have a disability like a
Heart Condition, Stroke, Mobility issues, Dementia or more…
(updated 12-29-2022)
Plan A Vacation With Loved Ones Who Need Assistance
Vacation With Seniors and Loved Ones https://ohanacaremaui.com/blog/
For a Memorable Vacation With Seniors and Loved Ones,
Use the Five (5) Important Tips Below:
1: Medical Clearance, Paperwork and Take COVID Precautions
- Start with getting medical clearance, and then prepare medical records, physician orders, current care plans, and signed consent/insurance forms in advance.
- Bring all extra medication, supplements, and equipment needed.
- COVID: Vaccinated Seniors are safer than unvaccinated, but no one is 100% immune from contagion. Consider making sure your loved one is vaccinated and wears a mask in densely populated areas when traveling.
- The CDC currently recommends: “…Along with staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, avoid crowds, (and) wear a well-fitted mask or respirator(are)… multiple prevention steps that people can take to protect themselves and others in travel and transportation settings.” Make your vacation on Maui, or off-island, relaxing, worry-free and fun for your entire family!
2: Pack For Your Loved Ones Or Those Who Need Assistance
- Before you leave, make a list of everything needed for their comfort while away.
- Bring the right clothing and incidentals.
- Keep all items like snacks, water, antacids, and medications accessible at all times.
- If you can’t bring all the necessary medical supplies, you can rent or purchase them from a local medical supply store. Make a reservation in advance.
3: Pre-plan for Special Services Needed
- Reserve special accommodations in advance for services such as wheelchairs, mobility devices, oxygen equipment, etc.
- Request your airline to assign special seating and help with special transport for your family from the time you arrive at the airport to the time you board the plane. They will strive to make your travel easier.
- Hotels will accommodate your special needs – whether it is wheelchair access, a ground-level room or close proximity to an elevator. No request is unreasonable, and hotels are happy to accommodate your requests when possible. Make these requests when you book your reservation.
4: Plan Your Itinerary & Communication Methods with All Involved
- Ask Loved Ones who need assistance what they want to do!
- Decide what activities will work – most places are handicap accessible.
- Remember that seniors, or those with special needs, tire more easily, so plan on breaks and naps.
- Make sure that all family members have phones in case of emergency. Set up quick dial with the phone numbers needed – 911, caregivers and personal numbers.
5: Reserve Professional Help — Hire a Home Care Agency
- Vacations are for everyone to enjoy! Avoid challenges, and reserve a Home Care Agency at least a month before you travel.
- Vacations are for everyone to enjoy! Avoid challenges, and reserve a Home Care Agency at least a month before you travel.
- Remember, while on vacation, you will need to request the same level of assistance that is used at home.
- A Home Care Agency provides respite, on-call, part-time or full-time care services, along with qualified nurses and caregivers. Let them assist with companionship, personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and any specialized treatments required.
- Home Care assistance allows you to explore and enjoy activities that those that need assistance cannot. Give them the professional, loving care they deserve while you are out & about!
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