Fractured hip month ago; have cruise set for end of October,any hints about going on it? Healing well.?

Question

Suffer from myclonic jerking (spontaneous and not specifically diagnosed to source or illness), fibromyalgia and arthritis, all somewhat debilitating, but get along well now on walker and have with a cane on previous cruise this year. Thought might rent a special chair/walker with brakes, etc. Expect might be healed enough not to need any aids, but just in case, wonder what I might do. Have equilibrium problems from medications. Plan to let Cruise Line know of these limitations. Any suggestions to make the trip more comfortable, safer, easier on me. Similar experiences? Plan flying to place of embarkation; so this might complicate things, too. What do you think? Cruise paid for before broke hip; insurance may not allow much return on booking. Thanks.

Answer 1

Cruise lines are taking steps to assist passengers with special needs in planning a wonderful cruise. On all ships you can find the right accommodations to fit your specific needs, from special diets to wheelchair accessibility and more. Most cruise ships today have a number of "handicapped accessible" cabins designed specifically to meet the needs of people who use wheelchairs or need help moving about. You should also inquire about the accessibility of the bathroom and the availability of hand rails. If you have trouble hearing make sure you ask the cruise line to supply you with a telephone amplifier, visual smoke detector, visual door knocker and text based telephone equipment. They can supply you with a bed vibrator to alert you in case of an emergency.... more about this article in http://www.cruisenegotiators.com/special_needs

Answer 2

lots of people on cruises are in wheel chairs .what ever medications you need call the cruise line let them know your promlems they can to assist .you even with special diet needs

Answer 3

talk to the cruise line and your doctor between the two you should have more help.