Travel

• Checklist - 8 Tips for Safe and Comfortable Airplane Travel

  Tips to keep your parent safe and comfortable during air travel.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - How to Take a Vacation With Diabetes

  How to help your parent with diabetes eat well -- and keep blood sugar and weight in check -- while on vacation.

• Blog Post - Dementia Caregivers Deserve Summer Vacation, Too

  For caregivers of people with dementia, here's a list of vacation ideas.

• Blog Post - Insurance Coverage: Denied!

  What do you do when your parent's insurance company denies coverage for the care that his doctor has ordered?

• Blog Post - Tough Times Can Turn Seniors into Bargain Hunters

  The tough economy is forcing more seniors than ever into bankruptcy, and leading many older people to find bargains available only to them.

• Blog Post - "Wings" For Frail Seniors Who Can't Travel On Their Own

  Frail seniors can still travel with a little help. Here's a guide.

• Blog Post - Wanted: Companionship for a Dad with Diabetes

  How to find senior companionship for your aging and ailing parent.

• Blog Post - Fighting for Breath: A Mother's Last Weeks of Life

  Laura Juel had to advocate for her mother during her final days to help her get pain relief.

Questions & Answers

• Question - What short-term in-house care options when caregivers need to go out of town?

  Some guidance for those seeking temporary in-house care for their aging parent.

• Question - Can we travel with parents with dementia?

  This question has been answered by two Community Members

• Question - Is there a resource to find a nurse who will travel to rural areas?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - How do I make sure my mother's personal information travels with her?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What is my liability for my father's medical bills incurred during visit to the US?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - What precautions should my dad, who has type 2 diabetes, take when traveling?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How do we deal with my father who has heart failure who wants to travel and expects only family to care for him?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - My elderly parents want to take a road trip - how can I stop them?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - Does Medicare pay anything for emergency air flights?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What can I expect regarding moving my dad from one nursing home to another in a different state?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Is guardianship recognized across state lines?

  It's most important that a guardian or conservator know the best interests of the person who needs help, but practical problems can arise where there is a geographical divide.

• Question - Does stress affect Alzheimer's?

  Does stress cause Alzheimer's symptoms or make them worse? Here's expert advice on dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia behaviors affected by stress.

• Question - How do I make my two daughters guardians of their sister if I can't serve?

  A specific legal arrangement allows you to designate others to act as back-up guardians in emergenicies.

• Question - How can I convince my dying mother to write a "goodbye" letter to her grandchildren?

  How can I convince my dying mother to write a goodbye letter to her grandchildren? A goodbye letter would create sustaining memories for the children.

• Question - Can my parent give durable power of attorney for healthcare to one child, and durable power of attorney for finance to another?

  Can my parents give one child durable power of attorney for healthcare and one durable power of attorney for finances? Power of attorney can be split.

• Question - Can I amend a life estate?

  Before amending a life estate, consider the possible drawbacks of the arrangement.

• Question - Is a personal emergency response system appropriate for a parent who travels?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What steps are required to get a conservatorship?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - How do I tell strangers about my parent's Alzheimer's disease?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - My parents are 81 & 82, my father was in a bad car accident...

  Unanswered. Can you help?

News

• News - Planning for Health Emergencies Eases Stress of Family Travel

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• News - Travel Tips for Seniors

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• News - Vaccine Skin Patch Prevents Travelers' Diarrhea

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• News - Cancer Care Unaffected by Doctor Reimbursement Changes

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• News - Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes

  TUESDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) -- A new imaging...