Traveling

The 10 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and manage traveling for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary95%

UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Program

Linda Ercoli, PhD

Geo Location: All

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[Video 43:18]  UCLA psychologist Linda Ercoli, PhD, educates caregivers about the things they need to know when traveling with a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia.  This video covers:  if you should travel or not, how to prepare, what to expect, what to do while you're traveling, and what to do when you get to your destination.
Practical Tips for Travelling with a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

Dementia Australia

Geo Location: All (AU)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

[PDF - 3 Pages]  This Help Sheet provides information for families and carers about travelling with someone with dementia. It lists some warning signs for when travel may be inappropriate and some helpful suggestions for planning a trip and for travelling.
Traveling
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

Alzheimer's Association

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses 3 tips for a calm traveling experience.  Has 12 general travel considerations.  7 documents to take with you when traveling.  How to prep family and friends.  9 tips air travel.  7 tips for traveling alone with dementia.
Traveling
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

Ahead of Dementia

Luciana Mitzkun

Pages 153-156

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Offers ways to minimize the risks of confusion with careful planning.  Has 12 precautions for safe and comfortable travel with a person with dementia.  Also has 3 additional travel tips.
Ahead of Dementia
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%

Alzheimers.net (aka A Place For Mom)

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Lists 10 ways caregivers can lessen the stress of traveling with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s.
10 Caregiver Tips for Traveling With Alzheimer’s
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%

Alzheimer Society Canada

Geo Location: All (CA)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Lists 8 tips on how to create a travel plan.  Has 3 ways you can simplify your trip.  Shows you 5 things where you can ask for help.
Travel
ALZSmart Score™ - Average40%

The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook

Sally Willard Burbank, MD and Sue Pace Bell

Pages 222-223

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Explores the advantages of going for enjoyable car rides.  Looks at a few other transportation options.
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Provides 8 tips on traveling.
Tips for Traveling
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%

Today's Caregiver

Joyce Simard

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Has several tips on traveling with a person who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.  Also has suggestions on going on vacation and leaving a loved one in respite care.
Traveling With a Person Who Has Alzheimer’s
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%

Alzheimer Society Canada

Geo Location: All (CA)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Provides 7 steps that may help you ensure the safety and comfort of the person with dementia when travelling by car.
Travelling by Car

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