Image“When you are caring for someone with dementia, the thought of a vacation may be wonderful, but the actual reality of the experience can be stressful and complicated.”

I’d like to know what caregiver for an individual living with dementia doesn’t relate to this observation. The sentence – which I quote because I couldn’t have expressed it better – comes from a Hebrew Senior Life blog (ReAge) written by Tara Fleming Caruso, MA, LMHC. Ms. Caruso does more than just sigh or commiserate; she lays out plenty of helpful suggestions regarding preparation and strategy to make the coming, going, and stay successful. Here’s one example:

Schedule a dress rehearsal. Go for a day trip that includes traveling, activities and meals. This will give you an opportunity to practice some of the challenges you may face on your actual trip.

So, if you’re contemplating a trip in the remaining weeks of summer—or, of course, any other time —you really do need to read Ms. Caruso’s article in full at http://bit.ly/16jsaau.  

NOTE: If you have suggestions from your own experiences, please share with us!