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Are you planning your dream vacation to Central Florida with your whole family? And does your whole family include young kids and older adults? If you answered “yes,” you’ve come to the right place. We’re here with all you need to know for families traveling on a multigeneration trip to stay healthy and have the time of your lives — together.
Keep reading to learn about health considerations for older adult and young children while traveling, activities in Central Florida that appeal to all ages, what to pack for your family members and more. We’re excited to welcome you and your whole family to the area.
We’re here to talk about how to seamlessly include all ages on your Central Florida vacation by attending to each age group’s needs. Here are some key tips:
There’s only so much time a day, so try not to over-schedule yours with too many activities. Feeling rushed to get from one place to the next adds stress for everyone, especially if you’re traveling with those who have limited mobility, including older adults and small children who get tired easily. Allow lots of downtime for relaxing, chatting and spending time together as a family. It’s often in these unscheduled, spontaneous moments that provide the most meaningful memories.
Also, don’t extend your trip beyond your limits. For most families, a week is the sweet spot to cover all the main things you want to do in Central Florida while still having enough downtime to just take everything in and enjoy.
You want everyone to have fun on your family vacation. The bigger the age range in your extended family, the more options you’ll want to consider as you plan your trip.
Be sure to plan a few activities that everyone in your family will enjoy doing together no matter their age and abilities. For example, if you visit the many theme parks, there are attractions that would appeal to everyone, like spending a peaceful day enjoying animals at an animal or sea life park or taking it easier at any of the parks by avoiding the adrenaline-rush rides. It’s also perfectly okay for your group to split up into areas of interest and ability, if need be, at times.
You can also enjoy the resorts themselves as a family by spending a day by the pool. You can go on a picnic to the botanical gardens or find yourselves on a foodie tour of Central Florida’s many wonderful, award-winning restaurants. Whatever your interests and abilities, we have a multitude of options for your family.
We have everything your family needs or that you may have forgotten in stores and supermarkets here — including the option of grocery and restaurant food delivery right to your room. Eating out is fun on vacation, but if it’s for every meal it can quickly get both expensive and exhausting. And with the convenience of food delivery services, you don’t have to leave the room and you’ll be able to spend quality time together eating or even cooking if your accommodations have a kitchen.
Many of the resorts have markets right on their properties, offering everything from snacks and drinks to toiletries and basic medical essentials so that you’ll always have a backup plan for any need that may arise.
And with AdventHealth always ready to care for you, you can get your prescription medicines filled and delivered right to you, like antibiotics for your children or grandchildren, along with the medical equipment you need, like inhalers, walkers and more no matter your needs.
If you’re traveling with small children or an infant, remember to bring their important needs with you, such as diapers, milk/formula, snacks that they enjoy and easy-to-pack comfort items such as their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Have a carrier or a foldable stroller with you so your little ones can rest as much as they need during your outings, and don’t forget your traveling water bottles and plastic cups.
When packing for older adults on vacation, prioritize comfort, safety, and medication management. Pack comfortable shoes, lightweight luggage and travel pillows.
Ensure all necessary medications are packed in their original containers and readily accessible, along with a basic first aid kit. Remember to bring travel documents, chargers for electronic devices and weather-appropriate clothing.
As far as clothing, pack enough clothes for any temperature changes. You’ll want lightweight, breathable cotton clothes for hot days, but plan ahead in case of rain or cooler nights. Bring your bathing suits for time spent at the pool or enjoying natural bodies of water.
Don’t forget your sunscreen and to apply it generously to all of your family members of all ages before going out in the sun. It’s essential in the Central Florida heat. Be sure to pack hats for added sun protection and it’s recommended to have canopy tops and fan clips for strollers.
No matter where you travel in Central Florida with your extended family, you’re never far away from medical care through AdventHealth’s Telehealth services, 24/7 emergency care, urgent care, prescription and medical equipment delivery and more.
While you hope you won’t need us, we’re always here if you do for any illness or injury experienced during your travels. We can even deliver your family’s prescriptions, like antibiotics or inhalers, should the need arise. We want you to have a fun and memorable family trip of your dreams when you visit Central Florida, and to rest easy knowing that expert health care delivered with uncommon compassion is right around the corner.
Find resources for a healthy and happy vacation before you arrive and during your visit at AdventHealth.com/StayHealthy or Call844-471-HEAL (4325).
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