i would like to ask a question about travelling with a relative with Alzheimers. My 79 yr old father was diagnosed with Alzheimers in the UK 7 years ago and it is moderate in nature.He is otherwise fit and well.He receives reminyl (galantamine)8mg twice a day for it. mum looks after him and the house. he has very poor short term memory loss and has to be reminded with cleanliness and diet(or he would eat all day long having forgotten he had just eaten).He goes for a walk every day alone and always finds his way home.he knows all family names but forgets where we all live (i.e that I am in AUstralia). I would dearly love my father and mother to come and visit me but am concerned that the flight, and disorientation of being in a completely different place for over a month might ultimately speed up his deterioration.i have taken them on holiday in the Uk several times for a few days which seemed okay and dad really enjoyed it, but this would be a longer time to be out of normal routine. any advice or comment on this matter would be appreciated.
yours julie
yours julie