Hi all,
I've been lurking here for a long time but not had the need to post anything.
I'll start with a bit of background;
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimers about 3 years ago after my sister finally persuaded my mother to take him to the doctors.
He's been gradually deteriorating since then but, on the whole, is still able to function as long as mum's around to keep an eye on him.
Last year we persuaded them to move out of the little village they lived in (about 30 miles away) and into a new build house directly opposite me. This had made a major difference as I'm now able to give my mum much more support than I used to - particularly bearing in mind that she's never driven so transport is now difficult for her.
Since dad was diagnosed I've made a point of taking them away for a week each year. I know that mum looks forward to this as it gives her a chance to switch off a bit.
This is where my problem comes in.
Dad has said that he'd love to go to the Costa del Sol this year (he's always been a bit of a sun worshipper) and, as he's expressed a preference, I'd really love to take them there.
A friend has an apartment I can use so I think I'm ready to get everything booked.
My concern is the airline (probably Easyjet):
Do I need to declare to them that he has Alzheimers?
If I don't is there any chance of them refusing to let him board (most of the time he talks a lot of nonsense so if he was asked any questions it could get awkward)?
Also, can anyone recommend somewhere I can get insurance? Both him and my mum are 69 so I know it won't be cheap but I'd like to have them covered for emergencies (for anything minor I could get them home cross country if necessary).
Also, has anyone got any other things I should consider that I've possibly not thought of?
Thanks in advance for any responses and apologies for my first post being a bit of a "cry for help".
I've been lurking here for a long time but not had the need to post anything.
I'll start with a bit of background;
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimers about 3 years ago after my sister finally persuaded my mother to take him to the doctors.
He's been gradually deteriorating since then but, on the whole, is still able to function as long as mum's around to keep an eye on him.
Last year we persuaded them to move out of the little village they lived in (about 30 miles away) and into a new build house directly opposite me. This had made a major difference as I'm now able to give my mum much more support than I used to - particularly bearing in mind that she's never driven so transport is now difficult for her.
Since dad was diagnosed I've made a point of taking them away for a week each year. I know that mum looks forward to this as it gives her a chance to switch off a bit.
This is where my problem comes in.
Dad has said that he'd love to go to the Costa del Sol this year (he's always been a bit of a sun worshipper) and, as he's expressed a preference, I'd really love to take them there.
A friend has an apartment I can use so I think I'm ready to get everything booked.
My concern is the airline (probably Easyjet):
Do I need to declare to them that he has Alzheimers?
If I don't is there any chance of them refusing to let him board (most of the time he talks a lot of nonsense so if he was asked any questions it could get awkward)?
Also, can anyone recommend somewhere I can get insurance? Both him and my mum are 69 so I know it won't be cheap but I'd like to have them covered for emergencies (for anything minor I could get them home cross country if necessary).
Also, has anyone got any other things I should consider that I've possibly not thought of?
Thanks in advance for any responses and apologies for my first post being a bit of a "cry for help".