Tools for Travel
Note: Any mention on this website is not to be interpreted as an endorsement of any product or service. This is not intended to be a complete list of all devices and applications. We do not have direct knowledge of how tracking and alert devices function inside an airport. Contact the manufacturer of the device for more information.
1. Tracking Devices
In order to avoid removing tracking devices during TSA security screening, inform the TSA agent or Personal Support Specialist that the person living with dementia is wearing a medically necessary personal tracking device and request that it be visually inspected by the agent.
2. Medic Alert Bracelets
3. Travel Companion Services
4. Airport Security and Navigation Tools
5. Self-Identification Tools
Memory Minders: Travel Kit contains detailed caregiver checklists and suggestions for safe local and long distance travel with a person living with dementia, prepared by the Roseville Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community Action Team. Airports and advocates have permission to adapt these tools to their unique needs.
1. Tracking Devices
In order to avoid removing tracking devices during TSA security screening, inform the TSA agent or Personal Support Specialist that the person living with dementia is wearing a medically necessary personal tracking device and request that it be visually inspected by the agent.
- AngelSense
- Theora Connect
- GPS SmartSole
- Road iD
Also functions as a medic alert bracelet.
2. Medic Alert Bracelets
- 24/7 Wandering Support for a Safe Return
Alzheimer’s Association US and MedicAlert® Foundation - MedicAlert SafelyHome
Alzheimer’s Society Canada
3. Travel Companion Services
- Flying Angels
For travelers with medical needs - Senior Travel Companion Services, LLC
For travelers needing non-medical travel assistance - Jet Companion
Canadian medical and nonmedical travel companions providing/escorting, International Elderly Relocations, Emergency or Scheduled Repatriation, Domestic or International Senior relocation, Unaccompanied Minor escort, and Commercial airline stretcher service
4. Airport Security and Navigation Tools
- TSA PreCheck
With a 5-year, $85 membership, you can speed through security and don’t need to remove your shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets.
TSA implements additional gender marker option for TSA PreCheck
TSA Resource for Transgender Passengers
Additional information about gender options for TSA PreCheck - GLOBAL ENTRY
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program for expedited clearance of pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States - MobilePassport
Travelers may submit passport and declaration information via their mobile devices, then access separate, fast lanes in the inspection area. - CLEAR®
Touchless biometrics scan for identification at security checkpoint - MagnusCards®
MagnusCards are digital how-to guides for independent living providing step-by-step instructions for various activities, including navigating several airports. - Airport Butler
Airport Butler offers customized airport concierge services including meet and assist for departing, arriving and connecting passengers.
5. Self-Identification Tools
- TSA Notification card
Medical condition card to show TSA officials – fillable PDF - Sunflower Lanyards
Available at passenger assistance desks at some airports to help identify people living with dementia and other hidden disabilities. Individualized cards can be purchased inexpensively from the Hidden Disabilities Store. You can specify your photo; name; type of disability and/or assistance needed; emergency contact information. - Helpcards
Credit card sized Helpcards from the UK Alzheimer's Society
Memory Minders: Travel Kit contains detailed caregiver checklists and suggestions for safe local and long distance travel with a person living with dementia, prepared by the Roseville Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community Action Team. Airports and advocates have permission to adapt these tools to their unique needs.
