Considering a Roadtrip with Someone Who Has Dementia?

Let's imagine you have a family reunion coming up. Should you bring your mom, who has dementia, or not? Is it just going to be extremely stressful, or might this be a wonderful thing for all involved?

While it's likely going to be a challenge, there are some things you can do ahead of time to pave the way for an easier, less stressful time together.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Considering a Roadtrip with Someone Who Has Dementia? Let's imagine you have a family reunion coming up. Should you bring your mom, who has dementia, or not? Is it just going to be extremely stressful, or might this be a wonderful thing for all involved? While it's likely going to be a challenge, there are some things you can do ahead of time to pave the way for an easier, less stressful time together. Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's & Dementia Expert Traveling with Dementia: Try these Tips for Success   Going to bring your mom- who is living with dementia- on a trip with you? Try these tips to facilitate less stressful travel for all involved... Read more READ NOW 8 Tips on Coping and Living Life with Lewy Body Dementia   Got Lewy body dementia or know someone who does? This diagnosis doesn't have to signify the end of quality of life for you and your loved ones. Try using these 8 tips for coping with Lewy body dementia, and by doing so, place a limit on its power in your life... Read more READ NOW Living with Dementia: What to Say When Grandma's Not Nice   While some people with Alzheimer's or another kind of dementia remain pleasant all the way through the different stages of the disease, others experience symptoms that can be challenging for those around them such as paranoia, hoarding, wandering, anxiety, anger and verbal aggression. How should you respond if these personality changes include rudeness?...Read more READ NOW 10 Signs that Your Loved One with Dementia Has an Infection   Typically, a person whose cognitive functioning is intact would tell us of some pain they're experiencing or express that they don't feel well, but dementia makes this process more difficult because the person can't always find the words to express a feeling or concern. Be on the lookout for these 10 symptoms that may be caused by an infection...Read more READ NOW How to Respond to Agitation in Dementia--- What Really Works?   Statistics vary, but some research estimates that as high as 80 percent of people with dementia experience agitation. What can you do about this?...Read more READ NOW How to Talk to Someone with Dementia about Quitting Driving   Wondering how to have that conversation about dementia, driving and your safety concerns? Here are 14 tips for success... Read more READ NOW Featured Articles • 7 Drinks That Can Ruin Your Diet • Top 5 Sources of Added Sugar That Will Ruin Your Diet • What Medications Work for PTSD? • What to Eat During Long Runs • Why It's So Hard to Lose Weight With PCOS • Does Alcohol Cancel the Benefits of Your Workout? • The Sugar You're Eating Without Even Knowing It • 15 Foods That Are Surprisingly High in Sodium Advertisement About Alzheimer's & Dementia  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.