TIPS TO TRAVELING WITH SOMEONE EXPERIENCING MEMORY LOSS

If your trip is short, traveling by car might be more manageable.
• Planning and communication will go a long way toward easing travel anxiety.
• Before you leave, be sure your car is in good working order.
• Keep a first aid kit in the car for minor medical issues.
• You can stop as many times as you want or need to.
• Pack snacks and a lite meal. If you were traveling with kids, I would encourage healthy snacks. But when traveling with someone experiencing memory loss; pack their favorites. Whatever will keep them happy & content.
• Take magazines with lots of pictures or maybe a family photo album. If your loved one will entertain an iPad, take that with lots of content for them to be distracted by.
• Does your loved one like music? Try playing their favorite upbeat music. Time really flies when you are singing.
• Try not to pack too much into a single day. I would not recommend driving more than 6 hours or 300 miles daily.
Remember, this is a vacation. You should enjoy this time too.
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