By Jim Miller Q. Do you know of any services that help seniors with the rigors of traveling? My youngest daughter is getting married in a few months and would love to have my year old mother attend, but she needs help flying across the country.
Searching Daughter Dear Searching, Traveling can be daunting under the best circumstances but for elderly seniors, those with disabilities, or those recovering or rehabilitating from an illness or injury, it can seem particularly overwhelming or unmanageable.
Some companion services even provide personal care like medication reminders, dressing, bathing and feeding. And for those with specific medical needs, traveling nurse services are available, too.
Business or first class would cost more. Or use an experienced national service like Flying Companions FlyingCompanions. First, if you mom requires personal or medical care while traveling, find out if the escort is trained to manage her healthcare needs.
What sort of medical certifications do they have? Nursing credentials? Also, find out how many trips the companion has taken with clients. Have they completed trips with travelers like your mom? How long has the travel service company been in business? And what sort of insurance does it carry, and what and who does it cover? Send your senior questions to Savvy Senior, P.
