About Alzheimer's Disease: Preparing for Travel With Someone Who Has Dementia

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease As if this summer's heat and humidity isn't stressful enough, travelling with someone who has dementia can add to that stress if not done with some thought and preparation. This week's newsletter will tackle that situation, as well as share some other useful strategies to communicate with and provide comfort to your loved one. Essential Travel Tool Kit Whether you're travelling by plane, train, or automobile, there are some essential items to bring to make the trip easier for both you and your loved one... Read more Communication Tips With Your Loved One Unfortunately, Alzheimer's creates barriers to communication that can strain our relationships with our loved ones. Before learning how to better communicate with those who have Alzheimer's, it's important to understand the meaning of communication... Read more Alzheimer's Care During Meals For most families, meals are a time for reconnecting, reminiscing, and enjoying each other's company. When Alzheimer's disease hinders the mealtime experience, it puts stress on everyone involved. The key to providing quality Alzheimer's care during meals is to understand how Alzheimer's affects eating behaviors and approach mealtimes with patience, planning, and flexibility.... Read more Resources and Services Whether you have Alzheimer's or are caring for someone with the disease, you don't have to do it alone. Learn about services you may need as the disease progresses, products and organizations that can help, and how to get involved in volunteer or advocacy work. Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimers Disease Senile Dementia Symptoms of Dementia Alzheimer S Dementia Dementia Vascular Featured Articles Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement