Nashville, TN – Are you a stroke survivor?
You may have some special needs when heading off on a trip this summer.
The American Heart Association / American Stroke Association has put together some travel tips just for you.
Travel Tips
- Take your time and take breaks. Allow for airport time and driving breaks.
- Remember to take your medications, physician contact information and an alert bracelet, and give a brief medical history to your travel companion.
- Ask for assistance to get around in airports.
- Know where the nearest stroke center is. You can check online here: http://hospitalmaps.heart.org/AHAMAP/map/qimap.jsp
- Remember to request accessible seats and accommodations from airlines and hotels.
- Relax and enjoy your trip!
The American Heart Association’s Together to End Stroke movement is sponsored nationally by Medtronic. Local media sponsor is WSMV Channel 4.