Has anyone been able to do this on a ride with a CM?

[Bete]

I've been thinking about asking about baby swap priveleges with my 87 year old Alzheimer's mom. I'm not sure we will be allowed to do it, but I will try. Has anyone been able to do this with an older person?

We will be three adults on this trip. Next, I've been thinking since my mom is an older adult that I may be able to leave her in her transport wheelchair with a CM on a ride and enjoy the ride with my hubby instead of each of us going alone. My mom can walk, but she has mobility issues. I wouldn't do this on every ride, but I would like to do one or two rides per park like this, if it's safe and ok to do so. I know I'm being a little selfish here, but I would like a few couple moments if we could manage them, here and there.

Has anyone heard of this or seen this happen to anyone else?

 

[lucigo]

I've been thinking about asking about baby swap priveleges with my 87 year old Alzheimer's mom. I'm not sure we will be allowed to do it, but I will try. Has anyone been able to do this with an older person?

We will be three adults on this trip. Next, I've been thinking since my mom is an older adult that I may be able to leave her in her transport wheelchair with a CM on a ride and enjoy the ride with my hubby instead of each of us going alone. My mom can walk, but she has mobility issues. I wouldn't do this on every ride, but I would like to do one or two rides per park like this, if it's safe and ok to do so. I know I'm being a little selfish here, but I would like a few couple moments if we could manage them, here and there.

Has anyone heard of this or seen this happen to anyone else?

Just my opinion, but I would see about getting a GAC for the swap, it seems to give you leverage when you need something out of the ordinary like that. I wouldn't leave her with a CM, if she needs supervision it needs to be with someone she knows and who knows her. Maybe you could bring a sitter with you?

 

[Chuck S]

I would think the possible legal ramifications would prevent an untrained CM from "watching" her. I think the baby swap is probably your best option, with you and your DH riding separately, even though it won't be as much fun.

 

[Bete]

I would think the possible legal ramifications would prevent an untrained CM from "watching" her. I think the baby swap is probably your best option, with you and your DH riding separately, even though it won't be as much fun.

they do it all the time. If one gets hurt in the park this is who most people would seek out in an emergency.

Anyway, I got your point and I think I will pass on doing this after thinking about it. I don't want my mom traumatized in anyway. Something could occur while we are away from her to stress her out. I just got caught up in a Disney moment.

 

[Chuck S]

they do it all the time. If one gets hurt in the park this is who most people would seek out in an emergency.

Anyway, I got your point and I think I will pass on doing this after thinking about it. I don't want my mom traumatized in anyway. Something could occur while we are away from her to stress her out. I just got caught up in a Disney moment.

Sure you seek out a CM, who should then call the EMTs or direct you to first aid. A ride CM doesn't treat a wound.

 

[Bete]

Sure you seek out a CM, who should then call the EMTs or direct you to first aid. A ride CM doesn't treat a wound.

but whether my mom was alone with the CM or with us would not make any difference as to whether or not the CM would call an EMT, etc. if something bad was to occur with her.

Thank-you for your comments. I have decided not to be separated from her at anytime. My hubby or myself or both of us will be with my mom at all times. I'm sorry I even asked the question, now.

 

[Chuck S]

but whether my mom was alone with the CM or with us would not make any difference as to whether or not the CM would call an EMT, etc. if something bad was to occur with her.

Thank-you for your comments. I have decided not to be separated from her at anytime. My hubby or myself or both of us will be with my mom at all times. I'm sorry I even asked the question, now.

Oh, don't be sorry, I was simply stating that a CM should not be responsible for watching someone while others are on a ride. It really could lead to some expensive litigation for Disney. It was a general statement of why it isn't a good idea for anyone. I wasn't implying anything about you personally.

 

[Belle1962]

Is it possible to call a service to get someone and then spend a day with your DH park hopping to hit the big rides (maybe midway through the trip) you can sell it as a "day to rest and catch up" to your mom. If you are talking about maybe the top 3 or 4 rides at each park you should be able to get up early, hit them --using a car not buses--and be bcak at the the room by early evening. Or have one spend a 1/2 day here and there with you and you hit the big rides at those times? I just googled Adult Day Care Orlando and Adult Respite Services Orlando and got some hits...that may be a starting point. Also--if you get her doctor to write a script/note for it, insurance may cover part of the cost. Or yuou can bring someone from home but they will probably want their own room so that would be additional expense.


CM's will not watch bags, kids, adults, teenagers, ecv/wheelchairs, strollers, personal belongings, etc. They have a specific task to perform, and it is usually not watching these people/things, plus they could be called away at any moment.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Officially what many people call baby swap is actually "rider swap" and can be used when there is a person in a group who needs assistance but will not be doing the ride.

And no CM is permitted to take responsibility for any Guest or give direct physical assistance to any Guest, other than holding a wheelchair for stability or providing emergency assistance. A CM can be suddenly switched to another position or told to go on their break.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Is it possible to call a service to get someone and then spend a day with your DH park hopping to hit the big rides (maybe midway through the trip) you can sell it as a "day to rest and catch up" to your mom.

You know, as far as I remember from the Unofficial Guide, this IS an option offered by Fairy Godmothers. Good thinking!

 

[angelegod]

Just my opinion, but I would see about getting a GAC for the swap, it seems to give you leverage when you need something out of the ordinary like that. I wouldn't leave her with a CM, if she needs supervision it needs to be with someone she knows and who knows her. Maybe you could bring a sitter with you?

I Personaly love the idea that way they can go on all the ride together and they wont have to just pick a few and if the sitter wanted to go on one of the rides the couple can wait for her

 

[asdmomx3]

here's just a thought -- maybe contact a local chapter of ARC and see if they have a list of respite care workers that you could hire for some of your trip. a respite care worker would be more trained in dealing with an individual with a disability and would certainly help free up you and your hubby for the trip, plus just be an extra hand to help with your mom -- safety from wandering off and/or getting confused and possibly lost. my grandfather had alzheimer's, I remember it was very difficult to deal with. he'd step out of the house before we knew it, for a walk and suddenly forget where he was. luckily he never got too far.