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READER QUESTION: Activities in San Diego for Aging Parents
Yesterday, I answered Sofia Lozano’s question about how to overcome a parent’s reluctance to use a wheelchair. She also asked about activities in San Diego for aging parents,… Read More »
Reader Question: Tips for Enjoying an Ocean Cruise with Your Parent
Greg H sent me an e-mail asking how to ensure that his 85-year-old father has a great time (and can participate in activities) on a cruise they’re taking… Read More »
Reader Question: Overcoming a Parent’s Reluctance to Go on Vacation (Part 2)
In my previous post on this topic, I offered suggestions to help Lee Ann persuade her reluctant mom to take a trip. For other readers who are in… Read More »
Reader Question: Overcoming a Parent’s Reluctance to Go on Vacation (Part 1)
Today’s question comes from a reader named Lee Ann Hadley. On several occasions her mother has mentioned an interest in going to Hawaii together, but whenever Lee Ann… Read More »
Reader Question: Which Islands to Explore when Visiting Hawaii
I received the following question from Ksenya: Dear Val – I’d like to take my mom and dad (69 and 70, reasonable health) to Hawaii and I’m somewhat… Read More »
Reader Question: Funnest Travel Moments with Mom
Karen Presley Cosse asked this question on the Facebook page for Travel with Aging Parents: “What are your funnest travel moments with Mom?” I’ve decided to answer that… Read More »
Reader Question: Cell Phones for Seniors
One of my readers, Richard, recently sent me this question regarding cell phones for seniors via the “Contact Me” form on my website: I want to get a… Read More »
Reader Question: Chinese Food in China vs. the USA
Tonya posted this question on the Facebook page for Travel with Aging Parents: What’s the difference between Chinese food in China and the Chinese food you get here… Read More »
Reader Question: Medication Lost or Stolen while Traveling
Birgitta posted the following question on the Facebook page for Travel with Aging Parents: What do I do in the unlikely event my parents’ medication (or even mine) is… Read More »
Reader Question: Thailand or Indonesia?
Kim Cochenour posed the following question on Facebook: “Have you been to Thailand or Indonesia? Are there sites to see you would recommend or specifics we should know… Read More »
Val Grubb’s father was a pilot, so she was practically born in the air and started traveling at the early age of four. Val and her mom took their first vacation together when her mom was 65, and in the 20+ years since then they’ve logged over 300,000 miles (and counting!). Covering trips to Thailand, France, Australia, China, and beyond, Travel with Aging Parents chronicles the triumphs (and challenges) of intergenerational travel with Grubb’s “you can do this” signature flair.