7 Tips for Traveling with a Person Living With Dementia

But traveling can be very overwhelming for a person living with dementia. “They may become easily overstimulated, confused, disoriented in their surroundings and their processing time slows down,” says Kristine Johnson, CDP, a dementia specialist with the Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging at Backus Hospital.

The good news is that with a little planning and an understanding of the needs of the person you’re traveling with, travel is very much on the table, says Johnson.

Choosing a destination

The first thing to ask yourself, Johnson says, is what is optimal? A trip to Europe may not be feasible, but you can reimagine the trip and get creative.
“Consider things such their mobility, including the amount of walking expected and terrain; if the location is crowded, would your loved one be overstimulated? Is there an opportunity to have your loved one attend an adult daycare for a couple of days during your trip or plan a couple of relaxing days with a caregiver while others do a full day of activities,” Johnson explains.

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