Special considerations for winter travel
It's winter time now, which means that special consicerations should be made for winter travel with your care recipient.
My mom found a 12 volt car heater the other day, something to help in our older car that does not have a very good heater in it. Other things to consider include:
Cane and Walker Safety:
Cleets - They make small cleets that you can attatch to the base of a cane. These cleets can swing up out of the way when not needed (indoors or on dry pavement), and swing down and lock into place for icy conditions.
Wheelchair Additions:
Cup Holders - You can get cupholders that mount to the side of wheel chair arm rests so you can carry a travel mug on the wheel chair.
Thermos - Maybe consider if there is somewhere you can attatch a thermos to the wheelchair, I once had a fire extinguisher holder that perfectly latched around a thermos we had so the thermos could be held in place inside a motorhome cabinet.
Chair Pad - In the winter time, we place a chair cushion on my dad's wheelchair to give some added warmth to the seat for him.
Car Safety:
Glove Warmers - We carry glove warmers in the glove box, so that if something happens we can open them up and they will provide warmth. If your loved one has poor circulation on one side be sure that you carry enough to keep them warm along that side.
Blankets - Carry extra blankets, and pillows, in the winter time so that your loved one can fight off any unexpected chills or wrap up in them if something unexpected happens.
Space Blanket - these are those little silver things they sell in the outdoors section of large stores like Wal Mart and Fred Meyer or outdoors specialty places like REI. They reflect the body heat back so you stay warmer. We always carry a few in the glove box.
Additional Considerations:
There are a lot of other things that can be considered, such as finding a good hand miosturizer to keep with your loved one, always carrying a ChapStick. Making sure that your loved one has a hearty meal before going out so they have a good boost of energy. I always carry a Boost for my dad.
Other things to consider are year round considerations such as carrying at least a day worth of medications, just in case. Always carry water. Keep emergency contact numbers close to your loved one such as in their purse or wallet. Etc.
Have a fun and safe winter.
My mom found a 12 volt car heater the other day, something to help in our older car that does not have a very good heater in it. Other things to consider include:
Cane and Walker Safety:
Cleets - They make small cleets that you can attatch to the base of a cane. These cleets can swing up out of the way when not needed (indoors or on dry pavement), and swing down and lock into place for icy conditions.
Wheelchair Additions:
Cup Holders - You can get cupholders that mount to the side of wheel chair arm rests so you can carry a travel mug on the wheel chair.
Thermos - Maybe consider if there is somewhere you can attatch a thermos to the wheelchair, I once had a fire extinguisher holder that perfectly latched around a thermos we had so the thermos could be held in place inside a motorhome cabinet.
Chair Pad - In the winter time, we place a chair cushion on my dad's wheelchair to give some added warmth to the seat for him.
Car Safety:
Glove Warmers - We carry glove warmers in the glove box, so that if something happens we can open them up and they will provide warmth. If your loved one has poor circulation on one side be sure that you carry enough to keep them warm along that side.
Blankets - Carry extra blankets, and pillows, in the winter time so that your loved one can fight off any unexpected chills or wrap up in them if something unexpected happens.
Space Blanket - these are those little silver things they sell in the outdoors section of large stores like Wal Mart and Fred Meyer or outdoors specialty places like REI. They reflect the body heat back so you stay warmer. We always carry a few in the glove box.
Additional Considerations:
There are a lot of other things that can be considered, such as finding a good hand miosturizer to keep with your loved one, always carrying a ChapStick. Making sure that your loved one has a hearty meal before going out so they have a good boost of energy. I always carry a Boost for my dad.
Other things to consider are year round considerations such as carrying at least a day worth of medications, just in case. Always carry water. Keep emergency contact numbers close to your loved one such as in their purse or wallet. Etc.
Have a fun and safe winter.
posted by Sandra at 12:20 PM
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