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Advice Tag: Advice. Preparing and packing for a holiday when someone has dementia Taking time to prepare and pack for a holiday can be especially helpful when travelling with a person with dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Holidays and dementia – tips for during and after the holiday Once you arrive at the holiday destination, allow yourself time to recover from the journey and settle into the accommodation and new surroundings. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Transport and travelling tips when someone has dementia There are ways to support a person with dementia when travelling. These will depend on the type of transport being used. Read more
Information 5 simple ways to make public transport inclusive for people with dementia during coronavirus We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia. We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia. ... 17 June 2021 1comment.
Information Hidden disabilities and dementia: Can a sunflower lanyard help me? Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way for organisations to spot if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support, and is there an element of risk for people with dementia? We explore this divisive topic. Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way for organisations to spot if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support, and is there an element of risk for people with dementia? We explore this divisive topic. ... 29 January 2020 71comments.
Real stories Tips when planning a day trip for people with dementia Heather, who has metabolic dementia, gives advice on how to plan a dementia-friendly group outing. Learn why dementia-friendly tourist locations are so important for Heather and others with dementia. Heather, who has metabolic dementia, gives advice on how to plan a dementia-friendly group outing. Learn why dementia-friendly tourist locations are so important for Heather and others with dementia. ... 21 October 2019 0comments.
Information Tag: Information. Dementia-friendly tourism guide Download the free practical guide for tourism businesses to become more dementia-friendly. Read more
Advice Activity ideas: Holiday memories Activity ideas for people with dementia that draw on memories of travel and holidays. Activity ideas for people with dementia that draw on memories of travel and holidays. ... 31 July 2019
Information Tag: Information. Holidays and dementia – useful organisations Find out about other useful organisations and resources that can support people affected by dementia with holidays and travelling. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Accessible types of holiday for people with dementia Some types of holiday may be more accessible for people living with dementia. Find out more about different ways to go on holiday. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Holidays and dementia – financial help and legal protection When planning a holiday for a person who has dementia, it's worth considering what financial support is available. It can also be helpful to know about the laws that protect the rights of people with dementia in the UK. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Holidays and dementia – things to consider There are important things to consider when planning a holiday with or for a person with dementia, to make it relaxing and fun for everyone. Read more
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