Holiday Preparations for Seniors with Dementia

In the hustle and bustle of holiday gift shopping and traveling, it’s easy for seniors with dementia to get overwhelmed by the festivities, crowds, long lines, new faces and unfamiliar environments. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia make it hard for the elderly to adjust to long-distance travels, follow instructions and stay on top of financial transactions. Fatigue, hunger, thirst, and discomfort are big distractions that hinder safe and effective travel. A-1 Home Care’s traveling companions will assist your elderly loved ones on trips from Fountain Valley to anywhere in the United States.

Traveling Companions Ensure Safety

When you hire a caregiver from A-1 Home Care, the caregiver can assess your loved one’s home situation if you live far away in a distant city or state. Sometimes it’s not always ideal for seniors to go on long trips because their physical limitations may do more harm than good. If you are unsure about your elderly loved one’s true condition, you can have someone from A-1 Home Care in Fountain Valley visit your loved one and give you a report. If your parent, grandparent or in-law is indeed okay to travel, our caregiver, certified nurse assistant, home health aide or companion will provide the following types of assistance:

• Accompany your loved one on a plane, train, bus or car
• Work with you on travel plans for your loved one
• Be the main point of contact for your loved one
• Pack plenty of fluids, food, medication and other necessities just in case
• Help your loved one navigate through long lines and security points
• Advise you on how to prepare for your loved one’s arrival
• Keep a consistent routine to avoid confusion
• Be a consistent source of emotional and physical support throughout the whole journey

 

Happy Safe Travels from A-1 Home Care

Don’t let your elderly loved one leave home without a caregiver! A-1 Home Care in Fountain Valley provides traveling companions 365 days a year, including major holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day. Live-in care for 24 hours a day and hourly care are available. Since we never close, you can count on talking to a live operator 24 hours a day, including weekends, if you have questions or concerns.

To hire a traveling companion, call A-1 Home Care today (949) 650-3800 or visit us online www.fountainvalleyinhomecare.com for services in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Orange, Anaheim, and other cities in Orange County.

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