Episode 207: Tips for Accessible Travel

Travel can be one of the most rewarding experiences in our lifetime, whether the goal is to see the world or to visit long-distance friends and family. However, when we travel with people who have some additional needs for support with mobility, with specialized medical equipment, with a sensitivity to smells and sounds, with memory recall or even with food allergies   we may be faced with challenges we don’t anticipate — issues that simply aren’t there when traveling on our own. Your loved one may not be mobile without a wheelchair, or they may have a specific health condition such as Alzheimer’s disease, be on the Autism spectrum or have heart problems; any of these can make vacationing much more complex, regardless of whether you’re traveling by family car, cruise ship, rail or plane. As with any other vacation, preparation is key: plan ahead for some of the most common travel needs so that you and your family will be able to enjoy a hassle-free trip that’s memorable for the right reasons.