. Travel With Grandma: Planning

October 23, 2009

Planning

I can’t emphasize enough the importance of planning every single detail of your trip. And I mean EVERY DETAIL. If you want things to go well, you can't rely on luck. We live in Connecticut, and had two kids getting married: one in California, and one in New York City. Bringing Grandma was not just an afternoon out. The first wedding meant travel by plane and a whole week away from home, the other a weekend in the Big Apple. As her loving daughter and primary caregiver, I wanted Grandma to have a wonderful time and be safe. But as the mother of the child being married, I wanted to be able to enjoy myself, too, and remember it as a most happy occasion. Could I get both?

Being a detail freak can make you and everyone around you nuts, but in the end, things should go very, very well.

In future posts i will chat about packing, your flight (what to look for before you book it), going through airport security, arrangements for airport assistance, meds, your driving schedule, what car you rent, caregiving assistance, togetherness issues, what to look for in a hotel, amenities, eating out or bringing in, medical equipment (do you bring it, rent it or will it be there for you?), location and venue issues. There's a lot to think about, and if you do it ahead of time, you will be much happier later!!

See Blog Archive in left sidebar for other posts:
Packing (March 11)
Freecycle (Feb. 17)
Renting a Car (Feb. 2)
Paid Caregivers (Jan. 13)
How to Select a Hotel (Dec. 28)
Meds, Meds, Meds (Dec. 14)
Expectations (Oct. 26)

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