Winter may be a difficult time for seniors due to the multiple changes that occur during the season. Colder weather, shorter days, and darker mornings may all have a negative impact on people's general health, safety, and daily routine. It's easy to see why so many retirees choose to spend their golden years on and around Venice's various beaches.
Elderly people and their families often spend time planning to leave their current residences for a short time. There are, however, a few things you can do to ensure they get the home care they need while traveling and while remaining at their destination.
Before departing on a trip, everyone wanting to drive should get their vehicle's maintenance examined. Getting or renewing their AAA membership might be a great early Christmas gift. Keep an emergency roadside kit and a medical kit in the vehicle at all times. Check to check if any of the contents in the kits have passed their expiration date and replace them if necessary.
Elderly people and their families often spend time planning to leave their current residences for a short time. There are, however, a few things you can do to ensure they get the home care they need while traveling and while remaining at their destination.
Share Travel Plans 🗺️
It's crucial to know where your family members are on their trip to their winter home so that you can keep an eye on them. Seniors who want to fly should write down the airports they will visit, the airlines they will fly with, the times they will leave and arrive, and how they will get from the airport to their destination. Elders should advise their loved ones about their plans to travel by car, including the routes they'll take and any rest breaks they'll make. Families may create a visual itinerary using websites like MapQuest or Google Maps.Before departing on a trip, everyone wanting to drive should get their vehicle's maintenance examined. Getting or renewing their AAA membership might be a great early Christmas gift. Keep an emergency roadside kit and a medical kit in the vehicle at all times. Check to check if any of the contents in the kits have passed their expiration date and replace them if necessary.
Lookup Local Resources 🔍
Traveling to Venice, FL and spending time in the sun might cause unforeseen problems, no matter how little. Elders and family members should have easy access to a list of local resources, including phone numbers and addresses. This includes the following:- Emergency services
- Hospitals or other medical centers (note those in network and not)
- Pharmacies
- Gas stations and auto repair shops
- Senior centers and home care agencies
Help Them Pack 🧳
By aiding a friend or family member with their packing, you not only enjoy some quality time with them, but you also gain the pleasure of knowing they have all they need. The following are some of the most important things to have in their bags:- Medications and any records needed for refills
- Any medical records to quickly share with emergency services and medical centers
- A card with a list of medications, how much to take, and when
- Phone numbers of their primary care physician, specialists, and pharmacies to send medication to
- A document listing their medical history; including any recent surgeries or procedures
- Forwarding addresses for any medical equipment that will need to be shipped to their residence
- Medical aids such as glasses, hearing aids, blood sugar monitors and test strips, braces, walking aids, etc.
- Proper clothes for their destination and proper clothes for the trip back
- Chargers for all electronic devices and the devices themselves
- ID, credit cards, tickets, and other important travel-related documents