Travels with Mom: The A-B-C's of Traveling with a Senior Companion, 2nd Edition

My mother sometimes believes that in a former life she was Native American; the Four Corners area of the United States has resonated with her since her first trip "Out West" when she was 19 years old. So in 2002 she took me to the "American West".

Mom and I have traveled other places, but the west is our go-to trip (we’re planning one now), and traveling by car is our favorite method. Most of the examples in this guide will be of attractions in the western United States and will refer specifically to car travel, although I’ll touch on flying, as well.

Rather than try to be a detailed travel guide to specific locations, the book focuses on the issues inherent in traveling with a senior citizen.

Please Note: Age is not a disability! You are, in fact, as young as you feel. But as we age we all experience changes in our bodies, minds and spirits. Over the 12 years Mom and I have been traveling both of us have had changing abilities, and it is the less-than-optimal abilities I will primarily address here.
Though my experiences have for the most part been limited to the western United States, the advice is universal.

Traveling with a parent or other senior companion is more than worth any inconveniences or difficulties presented. I hope this book can help you navigate the challenges and that it motivates you to hit the road!