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82 year old grandmother with health issues has booked a holiday with her friend who has suspected dementia to spain

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LovingLurker · 07/04/2025 16:09

My lovely grandmother who I am very close to has booked a holiday to Spain with her friend who lives next door and has been her best friend for many years. Her friend is seeing people in her home at night that are not there and forgetting things. Her son her told the doctors and she is has an appointment she thinks is for. A check up but is try and start the process of seeing if she has dementia or what’s wrong with her,My grandmother has several health issues mobility issues and a really bad leg ulcer that won’t heal, we have taken her abroad with us and take her on holiday where we are there to support, something always goes wrong , and every time she forgets some medication, such as forgetting insulin while and only realising on a cruise ship. She is on heavy medication such as a high dose of morphine too. We really don’t feel this trip is a good idea , but they paid deposit and are admiment in going despite all this. I am sure they won’t get any form of mobile to work either as they both struggle.
she said she will ask doctor if she is okay to go ? Do I call doctor with my concerns, do I just let them go ? I will also be 39 weeks pregnant and my mother her daughter is here supporting us with my toddler if I go into labour , I’m so concerned if something goes wrong we won’t be in the right set up to help her.

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Hoppinggreen · 07/04/2025 16:16

Lets hope she doesn't mislay her passport in the next couple of weeks

Sulu17 · 07/04/2025 16:15

A similar scenario happened with my mum. I didn't know what to do. Of course, she fell while away and ended up in hospital. At least it was in UK. Frankly, I would do everything to stop your grandmother going, OP. It has disaster written all over it. Sorry.

GreySkirt · 07/04/2025 16:15

If you can’t persuade them to ‘hold off’ until you or your mum can accompany them/ doctor says no then please get insurance on their behalf.
Repatriation costs are huge.

Maitri108 · 07/04/2025 16:12

Make sure they've got comprehensive travel insurance. It will be sky high given their conditions.

MoreChocPls · 07/04/2025 16:11

I hope they’ve both got bloody good travel insurance!

Wowzel · 07/04/2025 16:10

They need really good travel insurance!

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