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Nearly 25 percent of all U.S. households are providing care for an elderly person.

Summer is a great time for families to bond with grandparents during vacation. If you’re bringing them along, here’s a little advice on how to make traveling with seniors safe.

When you travel with elderly relatives, experts say you’ve got to plan down to the last detail.

“It takes a lot of coordination and a lot of organization. And you have to really prepare for it,” said Dr. Marion Somers, Ph.D., a geriatric specialist.

The author of “Elder Care Made Easier” has put together six tips to help families keep seniors safe and healthy while traveling.

via Keep elderly loved ones safe during travel | abc7.com.