If you're not going to have access to your own car, you may have to rent one. The ideal scenario is to rent the same car your loved one currently rides in – same year, make and model. If you can do this, there'll be no surprises, and you'll be certain that Grandma can get in and out of it. Don’t forget to consider whether or not others will be joining you, in which case you'll need a vehicle that will accommodate them, their luggage and other cargo, such as Grandma's walker, wheelchair and other equipment you’ll be transporting.
Once you know what your general needs are, one way to find a car is to take Grandma with you to one or two car dealerships. Have her attempt to get in and out of several models. Keep in mind that many cars are too high, too low or have bucket seats which are difficult for a mobility-challenged person to get in and out of. Once you've decided on a car, call a rental company, and ask if they carry that specific make, model and year, at the specific location where you need to pick it up. Just because a rental company advertises a particular car, it doesn’t mean it will be available at the location to which you’re going. If they can’t guarantee that they'll have it for you, call another company.
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Packing (March 11)
Freecycle (Feb. 17)
Paid Caregivers (Jan. 13)
How to Select a Hotel (Dec. 28)
Meds, Meds, Meds (Dec. 14)
Expectations (Oct. 26)
Planning (Oct. 23)
