Post tag: traveling with disabilities

The fear of flying after a stroke Fear of flying is not uncommon after a stroke. They may have heard that it is unsafe to fly after a stroke. They may also fear the long hours up in the air with their ongoing medical conditions. Flying is a necessary part of life. There is too…

Disabilities to deal with after a stroke A stroke can cause significant damage and often leave sufferers with a disability. Sometimes it leaves people unable to walk or even communicate on their own. For people with severe impairments, traveling can appear daunting or downright impossible. While traveling with disabilities can be difficult, it is not…

Medical tourism as a fast-growing industry Medical tourism is not a new concept, although this industry has only been growing rapidly for a few years. In fact, documented cases of medical tourism date back to the 16th century when wealthy Europeans would travel to spa towns like St. Moritz in Switzerland to soothe their ailments.…