I have another neurological condition, Myasthenia Gravis, invisible but very unpredictable. I have had to swallow my pride and get a Sunflower lanyard and badge designed for all invisible disibilities . It is internationally recognised and helped me immediately in Copenhagen airport when security queues were lengthy. Apply on line and keep in your pocket, just in case !!
We are going on holiday for first time in 6 years. Chosen Nerja as first holiday together 40 plus years ago. It’s our 40th anniversary so have pushed the boat out. Our travel agent pushed me into assisted travel saying we brits need to stop the stiff upper lip attitude. Staying at Parador where private lift takes you to the beach and cafes / bars etc. disabled room with twin beds on the garden level.nothing seems to be too much trouble so 🤞all goes well in early May. Sue Screaton
My husband has had Parkinson's for almost 10 years now and got a sunflower lanyard a few years ago when automated passports came in. What a difference it makes! Don't be embarrassed or too proud to wear one, the staff at airports and abroad are always very helpful and considerate and it takes a lot of the stress out of travelling which helps too.
As a very able bodied person I do get so angry that travel can be so difficult for those who are less able. It has to be a training issue, it needs to be mandatory for transport companies. Maybe add this to Charter 2.0.
Getting over myself, sucking up my pride, and accepting that I need assistance while traveling was the key to making travel manageable. Airlines (in the states) now offer assistance for cognitive in addition to mobility assistance. I have signed up for both. And checked to be sure that my trekking poles are allowed in my carry on (which they are provided that they have a blunt tip).
Great post, Rory. And what a nice way to celebrate an anniversary!
I have another neurological condition, Myasthenia Gravis, invisible but very unpredictable. I have had to swallow my pride and get a Sunflower lanyard and badge designed for all invisible disibilities . It is internationally recognised and helped me immediately in Copenhagen airport when security queues were lengthy. Apply on line and keep in your pocket, just in case !!
We are going on holiday for first time in 6 years. Chosen Nerja as first holiday together 40 plus years ago. It’s our 40th anniversary so have pushed the boat out. Our travel agent pushed me into assisted travel saying we brits need to stop the stiff upper lip attitude. Staying at Parador where private lift takes you to the beach and cafes / bars etc. disabled room with twin beds on the garden level.nothing seems to be too much trouble so 🤞all goes well in early May. Sue Screaton
My husband has had Parkinson's for almost 10 years now and got a sunflower lanyard a few years ago when automated passports came in. What a difference it makes! Don't be embarrassed or too proud to wear one, the staff at airports and abroad are always very helpful and considerate and it takes a lot of the stress out of travelling which helps too.
As a very able bodied person I do get so angry that travel can be so difficult for those who are less able. It has to be a training issue, it needs to be mandatory for transport companies. Maybe add this to Charter 2.0.
Getting over myself, sucking up my pride, and accepting that I need assistance while traveling was the key to making travel manageable. Airlines (in the states) now offer assistance for cognitive in addition to mobility assistance. I have signed up for both. And checked to be sure that my trekking poles are allowed in my carry on (which they are provided that they have a blunt tip).