dad with dementia - can he travel abroad?

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I'm sure the specialist said he could go away aslong as he goes somewhere fairly familiar with alot of people that he knows around him. Mum - I know she's a little unsure about going anyway - keeps saying she needs written confirmation for insurance etc. I'm pretty sure they can't stop a 75 year old man from travelling abroad-dementia or not can they? Anyone know anything about this?

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I think the insurance would be difficult..as the dementia wouldn't be covered and if something happened arising from it, such as a fall

Is it for a holiday?

There are specialist insurers

I don't know the insurance side but I have taken my mum with dementia abroad. A lot depends on who is taking them and how bad their dementia is.

My mum was a handful - she managed to get stuck in the airplane loo briefly, and also got off the escalator and I had to run back and find her... and I was 8 months pregnant and finding things hard... however it was a valuable chance to see her sister... if your mum is doubtful maybe they should only go if she has some extra help..

as dementia gets worse, travelling can really confuse people and cause a major deterioration in their condition... so it would be good to heed the specialist's advice

the alzheimers scoiety is always very helpful with advice

Who are the special insurers, do you know? I think Mum's thinking of going with Saga but I would have thought they - if anybody - would know all about that side of things! To be honest, although she's dying to go away, I don't think she's totally confident about taking my Dad-plus she doesn't want to leave her young cat all alone at home! (Great Aunt has offered to look after all our pets but she's still coming up with excuses!) Problem is, I was hoping to book a holiday for the OCT half-term but Mum still humming and aaring!!! Not sure what to do really. We went for a day out with our three kids and my Mum and Dad about 3 weeks ago to Blackpool. Dad got so confused and kept walking right near the edge of the road. I actually grabbed his arm in the end-don't think he liked it really as,although a lovely man, has never been touchy-feely. When I asked my mum why she didn't hold his hand she said that he would just push her away. This is what's a bit worrying really. I really would love to go on holiday with them before he gets any worse, but how do you look after 3 kids and an old man who might start wandering off if left alone???!!!

sorry to say this, but you can't possibly look after them all at once. if your mum doesn't feel she can handle your dad that well, and your attention is distracted by the kids, anything could happen. can you persuade anyone else to come along?

Both Help the Aged and Age Concern will help find travel insurance but it may be very expensive.

How did you get on with the guttering?