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People should be aware that apparently the smaller river cruise ships to not take people with rollators because of the small size of the gang plank they have to use in the smaller towns and cities. At least that is what we were told by one company which he said applied to all of them. So that eliminates a lot of us. Maybe they don't take people with wheel chairs either. We didn't ask about them.
Cruise lines also ask if people have special dietary needs: vegan, allergy, religious, etc. i took my PPA wife on an 8 night Azamara cruise from Venice down the Adriatic Coast last October . As directed I brought a print out of her food prep needs ( minced moist straws for drinks etc to a meeting on ship with the Ship Food Director. EVERY meal he showed up at our table to be sure her food was right. The servers were also on top of it. She ate better there than at home! I think they even liked the thought that they were doing special and good for my dear wife not just serving some rich folks their food. I suppose other cruise ships might do the same but after all the stress at home, it was more than just a cruise
I just returned from a 7 day cruise with my 100 year old husband, who has serious mobility issues, ad uses a walker at home and wheelchair when he has to go out. To begin with, I brought a lightweight walker (the silver one with poles) rather than his usual one with a seat. It made it easier to get around a fairly narrow cabin, and I also put tags on it and let it go with the luggage during embarkation and disembarkation (so I wouldnt have to carry it))and he went in his wheelchair. I am 83 and had some problems wheeling him around because the carpets were very thick, but anytime I had a problem someone --crew or passenger-- stepped up to help. He sat in his wheelchair in the dining room, and the maitre d' removed his chair every night before we even arrived and wheeled him to his spot. I asked for a bench in the shower because we did not have a handicap room, which ordinarily are hard to get and that worked out, although he had sponge baths many of the days. The three things that made the experience possible for me to manage was 1) the cabin was configured so that he only had to take 3 steps to get to the bathroom - especially important in the middle of the night 2) we were midship, right near the main elevator that went to the dining room, and 3) we had a balcony. Many of the days, especially at the beginning he spent a lot of time sleeping. But when he wasn't resting,but didnt want to go out, he sat on the balcony, and most days I ordered room service or went to the food court and brought back lunch and we were able to have it on the balcony. Even though there were a few difficult moments, the trip was a success for both of us. I was comfortable leaving him alone in the cabin and did many things, and afterwards he said he was happy to find that there were still things he could do that he was unaware of. He offered to go on another cruise in the next year. We went on the Queen Mary 2, and there isn't a drill and safety meeting. Most of it is done on the cabin TV and you physically go at your leisure and see where your station is (only one person per cabin needs to go) and they do something on the computer to indicate that you have been there and know where to go. As someone who is a prime caregiver at 83, with my own serious health issues, and even though I was the caregiver on the trip, psychologically it was worth every cent to be able to do it, and to escape the daily "prison" I live in. It was the first time since Covid that I have been anywhere overnight. (And I have been fortunate to be able to travel extensively in the past). So go if you can afford to. You will be surprised at how helpful people are and in spite of any difficulties, it is wonderful to be in a different environment and feel you are back in life again. By the way, the article is very good and makes many useful points....
Really??!!! I would not be on here burnt out if a cruise were possible with a parent or in-law....most of us are burnt out to tears on many days. This just makes a lot of us feel bad for a life we are missing and may never get back. This should be on a travel site instead.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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