Traveling is fun especially if you do it with people you love the most. Travels and holidays are always a welcome break no matter what age we are in; kids love them for the adventure traveling represents; moms and dads for non-working days and of course, for seniors who badly need a change of scenery. Furthermore, travels are a good way to bond with your loved-ones and make some more memories for the whole family to cherish.
Special trips with your mom or dad are indeed fun and will be remembered for the rest of your life. Do this while they can still enjoy the trip and none the later. It will be more fulfilling if you prevent minor, as well as major, inconveniences from happening during your trip. Here are some tips on how to plan a trip with your senior.
· Ask your senior where they would want to go. If you must know, a lot of enthusiasm always beats whatever chronic condition your senior might be experiencing today! On the other hand, if you “drag” them to nowhere land where they don’t even want to be in, there will surely be 101 aches and pains your senior’s body will come up with.
· Necessary physical ability. Your dad wants to visit China, particularly THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA. Unless he is a lifelong runner of some sorts with will and endurance of a steel, surely you know there’s no way he will be able to endure the long walks and steep climbs. When planning trips and activities, make sure that all necessary physical requirements will be met by your senior.
· Plan expenses ahead of time. Small things like who picks up the tab for dinner tonight or who buys that pearl necklace for mom can be worked out during the trip however, bigger expenses like air fare and accommodations should be planned just so nobody would be surprised – or stressed – come billing time.
· Secure proper documentations. Such as your senior’s prescriptions signed by their doctors or perhaps that medical journal they have been meticulously keeping. You might need them while on trip while I pray not.
· Pack practical. Between you and your senior, you have a lot to keep track of, you certainly don’t need any more. Pack light and pack only those you know you will be needing during the trip. Those you can easily buy can be left behind.
· Safety and security should come first. While it is fun to conquer an unknown territory, you won’t be needing that extra uncertainty while travelling with your senior. Save the “devil in you” for next time.