Tips For Support Coordinators When Organising Accessible Travel For People With Disabilities

Tips For Support Coordinators When Organising Accessible Travel For People With DisabilitiesTravel for people with disabilities can be a daunting and fearful experience, but it does not need to be this way. In fact, it should be a joyful experience, and if you are entrusted with assisting a person with a disability plan their travel, be it for a holiday or for respite, here are some things to consider.  

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Supportive Resources for Caregivers: A Resource Guide from Accessible Accommodation

Supportive Resources for Caregivers: A Resource Guide from Accessible Accommodation's Guest Contributor, Elder SparkIn a lot of ways, caregivers are unsung heroes in their communities. Devoting your time to the well-being of someone — no matter their age — who can’t always navigate daily activities on their own can be both physically and mentally exhausting some days.Still, being a caregiver to someone with a disability is incredibly rewarding. Our mission at Accessible Accommodation is to help individuals with disabilities thrive no matter where their travels take them. With that in mind, our guest blogger Janet Campbell (the creator of Elder Spark), has put together a resource list that we hope will help caregivers take care of themselves as well as those they support.10 Things to Consider Before Becoming Your Parent’s CaregiverFor those considering becoming a caregiver for their parent or another senior loved one, it’s important to think about the full reality of what it will entail. This guide lays out the considerations adult children should make.Carer burnout is preventablePreventing Caregiver BurnoutCaregiver stress is a huge risk. This article offers insight on the signs of burnout and self-care tips for coping with this high-pressure job.Caring for a Senior With Alzheimer's At Home: Tips & StrategiesCaregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s is a huge undertaking. This guide discusses what it entails and is a helpful resource for anyone considering taking on the role themselves or hiring a professional.

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