@SusanEllen66
I would not travel alone. Would it be possible to have a family member fly out to meet you and travel back together and then do the return flight with you?
SueEllen-
You have mild-moderate dementia, but you are very wise, so I think you can make this decision.
Some questions come to mind:
How do you feel in airports?
What sort of airports will you go through? Giant big and sprawling hubs, or smaller and more quiet?
Will you have to change planes or is it just one plane, on and off?
If you get overwhelmed, can you calm yourself and ask for help?
How have you done with air travel before? Do you plan well to give plenty of time and rested energy to your trips?
How will you get to the airport and back home?
I'm sure you'll make a good decision.
Ed
I’m going to PM you a link for one airline that provides assistance to those with special needs who need help with boarding, navigating, even waiting with them or helping them get checked into a hotel. I think most airlines provide that service. It sounds like it would be a good option, if you decide to do it.
Where would you be flying to? Maybe another mayo connect person is leaving the same airport and going to the same destination. Then you have met a freind, keep each other company and lean on each other for support.let us know how it turns out or what you decide. Good luck Dave
I'm 83 and don't have dementia, but I have been traveling a lot for fun recently on airplanes. I usually go alone. The airlines will meet you at the gate and take you to your next gate with a wheel chair. They don't leave you, even sometimes when I wish they would. You just have to have someone reliable to get you to the airport and to pick you up.
I'm 83 and don't have dementia, but I have been traveling a lot for fun recently on airplanes. I usually go alone. The airlines will meet you at the gate and take you to your next gate with a wheel chair. They don't leave you, even sometimes when I wish they would. You just have to have someone reliable to get you to the airport and to pick you up.
SueEllen-
You have mild-moderate dementia, but you are very wise, so I think you can make this decision.
Some questions come to mind:
How do you feel in airports?
What sort of airports will you go through? Giant big and sprawling hubs, or smaller and more quiet?
Will you have to change planes or is it just one plane, on and off?
If you get overwhelmed, can you calm yourself and ask for help?
How have you done with air travel before? Do you plan well to give plenty of time and rested energy to your trips?
How will you get to the airport and back home?
I'm sure you'll make a good decision.
Ed
@edsutton I’ve traveled a bit during my 75 years.
Last year I flew to JFK in New York with my sister. I ordered a wheelchair which is great. They zip you past everyone at the Security gate.
We boarded the plane, sat on the tarmac for 2 hours because the plane had a mechanical problem. They put us up in a hotel. If my sister wasn’t with me I would have been in a bit of trouble.
I came home by myself, and everything went well. I splurged by going first-class.
@SusanEllen66
I would not travel alone. Would it be possible to have a family member fly out to meet you and travel back together and then do the return flight with you?
Wheelchairs can be very helpful and avoid you having to navigate where your gate or gates are and how to find baggage claim. They also help you conserve energy for what you will need it for. They’re especially handy in helping whisk you from your plane to your next gate.
You do have to allow for extra time as they may not have pushers readily available and you may have to await them. You should let airline know when you book your ticket or shortly thereafter. There is no charge for wheelchair & pusher but most do appreciate a cash tip—I give $5.
Wheelchairs can be very helpful and avoid you having to navigate where your gate or gates are and how to find baggage claim. They also help you conserve energy for what you will need it for. They’re especially handy in helping whisk you from your plane to your next gate.
You do have to allow for extra time as they may not have pushers readily available and you may have to await them. You should let airline know when you book your ticket or shortly thereafter. There is no charge for wheelchair & pusher but most do appreciate a cash tip—I give $5.
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I would not travel alone. Would it be possible to have a family member fly out to meet you and travel back together and then do the return flight with you?
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8 ReactionsSueEllen-
You have mild-moderate dementia, but you are very wise, so I think you can make this decision.
Some questions come to mind:
How do you feel in airports?
What sort of airports will you go through? Giant big and sprawling hubs, or smaller and more quiet?
Will you have to change planes or is it just one plane, on and off?
If you get overwhelmed, can you calm yourself and ask for help?
How have you done with air travel before? Do you plan well to give plenty of time and rested energy to your trips?
How will you get to the airport and back home?
I'm sure you'll make a good decision.
Ed
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15 ReactionsI’m going to PM you a link for one airline that provides assistance to those with special needs who need help with boarding, navigating, even waiting with them or helping them get checked into a hotel. I think most airlines provide that service. It sounds like it would be a good option, if you decide to do it.
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17 ReactionsWhere would you be flying to? Maybe another mayo connect person is leaving the same airport and going to the same destination. Then you have met a freind, keep each other company and lean on each other for support.let us know how it turns out or what you decide. Good luck Dave
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6 ReactionsI'm 83 and don't have dementia, but I have been traveling a lot for fun recently on airplanes. I usually go alone. The airlines will meet you at the gate and take you to your next gate with a wheel chair. They don't leave you, even sometimes when I wish they would. You just have to have someone reliable to get you to the airport and to pick you up.
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13 Reactions@raebaby I love your attitude! Keep up having fun!!
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3 Reactions@edsutton I’ve traveled a bit during my 75 years.
Last year I flew to JFK in New York with my sister. I ordered a wheelchair which is great. They zip you past everyone at the Security gate.
We boarded the plane, sat on the tarmac for 2 hours because the plane had a mechanical problem. They put us up in a hotel. If my sister wasn’t with me I would have been in a bit of trouble.
I came home by myself, and everything went well. I splurged by going first-class.
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7 Reactions@dlydailyhope
I did that last year with my sister. She can’t do it again. Actually I flew home by myself and did well with wheelchair service.
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3 ReactionsWheelchairs can be very helpful and avoid you having to navigate where your gate or gates are and how to find baggage claim. They also help you conserve energy for what you will need it for. They’re especially handy in helping whisk you from your plane to your next gate.
You do have to allow for extra time as they may not have pushers readily available and you may have to await them. You should let airline know when you book your ticket or shortly thereafter. There is no charge for wheelchair & pusher but most do appreciate a cash tip—I give $5.
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7 ReactionsPersonally, I would not travel alone, especially if you are going into a new environment. That alone can be confusing to manage.
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