You’d love to take a trip with your senior loved one, but you might be unsure how to plan it if they have decreased mobility, strength, or endurance. Making memories and traveling with your loved one is still possible, and they can still get a lot out of the experience even if they use a mobility device or can’t walk long distances. You just need to know a few trip-planning strategies and some destinations that can make your trip successful for everyone. Here, we offer expert trip-planning tips and destinations that consider accessibility to accommodate your senior loved one.
Vacation tips for planning a trip with a senior
To find expert tips on planning a trip with a senior, we spoke with Kerri Johnson, the founder of medical travel companion company GOMO Travel. Also a registered nurse (RN), certified dementia practitioner (CDP), and executive master of business administration (EMBA), Johnson combined her knowledge and experience to start GOMO Travel and now helps people who have medical and assistance needs travel safely and comfortably. When we asked her for a few tips on planning a successful trip with a senior loved one, she offered insightful suggestions that will make any family vacation a success.