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Your parents’ input matters even if you’re paying the bill
I received the following question on the TWAP Facebook page from BrianR from Texas: My mom passed away in early 2015 and my father has been understandably distraught…. Read More »
Book Review: Displacement by Lucy Knisley
I just finished a graphic novel that I thought might interest Travel with Aging Parents readers: Displacement by Lucy Knisley. It’s a charming tale of our twentysomething writer… Read More »
READER QUESTION: Navigating Disney’s Castaway Cay
JodieW is leaving from Miami for a cruise through the Caribbean over Thanksgiving. She indicated she has some trouble walking and she posted the following question: Do you… Read More »
READER QUESTION: Tips for Enjoying a River Cruise with an Aging Parent
In a previous post, I tackled Greg’s question about how to make the most of an ocean cruise with his 85-year-old father. I just received a similar question… 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 »
Staying Active Through Song
A month after I launched this blog, I came across an article (in the “New Old Age” blog on the New York Times website) about community chorus groups… Read More »
The BEST cruise I’ve taken with mom: Alaska!!
I know, I know, how many times have you heard that Alaska is a “great” place to do a cruise? And yet, for some reason, it just never appealed to… Read More »
Russia Trip Planning – Blog #1
Based on mom’s request to tour Russia for our 2014 family vacation, I identified Moscow and St. Petersburg as the two main cities for us to visit. If… 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.