Walk this Way

By Carrie Vittitoe

If ease of walking is keeping you from certain activities, Bobbie Kayser, a physical therapist with Frazier Rehab, says the best first step is to check in with your physician. Whether you experience unsteadiness, weakness, or pain, Kayser  says a doctor visit “will save a lot of time to really find out what the issue is.” Depending on your diagnosis, some of the following items might make your mobility easier and more comfortable.

Coast Through Your Vacation Even with Mobility Issues

By Megan M. Seckman


Creating the perfect vacation takes vision, research, and preparation. Preparation for travel with a loved one with mobility issues takes a team. There are so many details to consider. How do you travel from the hotel to a museum or restaurant? How do you get down the narrow aisle of a plane? What type of room should you reserve? What if you’d like to take a stroll on the beach? What equipment should you bring or what can you rent?

With a little help from Sharron Akin, a seasoned caretaker of a friend with atypical Parkinsonism, let Today’s Transitions be your travel team. We will help you so that you don’t forget the intricate details necessary for successful travel.

Hassle-Free Vacation Planning

Think about this before planning your next trip... Travel agent and PR consultant Liz Dahl started a travel resource website, boomertravel.com, because she didn’t think the industry was fulfilling the needs of Baby Boomers. “The ads don’t fit our demographic; they are pigeonholing us to bus trips and cruises,” says Liz. “They weren’t getting the variety of things we want to do.