Edie Mayhew amp John Quinn Australia Positive aspects of Travel friendships new experiences support from others no reason to stop doing the things you enjoy stimulating life 32 years of travel ID: 535353
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Travel & Dementia
Edie Mayhew & John Quinn
AustraliaSlide2
Positive aspects of Travel
friendships
new experiencessupport from others
no reason to stop doing the things you enjoy
stimulating life. Slide3
32 years of travel
China, Botswana, Vietnam,
Alz
Aust
Consumer Summits & State, National and ADI Conferences
Challenges due to surgery: titanium
security: alarms
security: ‘pat-down’
security: water
doctor’s letter
Tedious; irritating
Used a Travel Agent
CPAP…..quality sleep
‘Wheelchair Assist’ from check-in through to destination
Confident to continue to travel.Slide4
Airport Assistance
‘Wheelchair Assist’ guarantees
assistance.Dementia Friendly Airports, 2016:
U.K.
Heathrow
, training 76000 +staff
U.K. Gatwick, training & voluntary lanyards
Australia Brisbane, surveys, audits, training.
Familiarise yourself with the Airport, prior to the day. Slide5
Appreciative of support
Difficulty with planning & organising
Unpredictability
distorted thoughts
challenging
Companion: may have health issues
Allow time
Adapt
‘Wheelchair Assist’
Planning cruise with more friends.Slide6
New & Unfamiliar:
Confusing
and Confronting.Sensory Challenges:
Floor
patterning
;
Crowds, congestion and
noise;External stimuli & electronic
travel boards: departure/arrival.Is there a
quiet
space or Prayer Room? Slide7
Appreciative of support
Difficulty with planning & organising
Unpredictability
distorted thoughts
challenging
Companion: may have health issues
Allow time
Adapt
‘Wheelchair Assist’
Planning cruise with more friends.Slide8
TIPS: Plane Travel.
Travel Agents are
specialists in travel:access to additional information
Does the Airport and Airline offer special
assistance
?
Taking certain medications into some countries may be illegal or require clearance by their Customs Carry
letter listing medications and medical needs. Slide9
Consider:
Insurance Policy
: basic not including dementia.Take only what you really need.
minimise
clothing and weight;
also consider what is in carry-on luggage.
Including a stop-over rather than travelling directly.Some tour companies require
letter for participationSlide10
What’s Available where you live?
Cards that provide some
financial assistance within Australia. Please check for the criteria and usage of the following:
Companion card
Taxi Directive Card
Disability Parking Permit
Qantas Carer Concession Card SchemeSlide11
Resources:
O’Reilly, M. (PhD) and Sheperd, N. “
Can people with dementia travel successfully by air?” QUT, Brisbane, Australia. December 15, 2015.
https://www.dementia.org/how-to-fly-with-dementia
“
Making air travel easier for people with dementia.
”
August 4, 2016.
http://journalofdementiacare.com/making-air-travel-easier-for-people-with-dementia/
“
Qantas Carer Concession Card
.
” Australia domestic only. Check eligibilty. Dementia is classified as a disability. BOOK:Ph 131313.
http://www.pwd.org.au/what-we-do/qantascarerconcession.htmlSlide12
Resources:
Also check the state where you reside for local criteria and benefits.
Companion Card
:
free travel on public transport or entry into entertainment, movies, theatre, sporting events for a companion.
http://www.companioncard.gov.au
Taxi Directive Card/ Taxi subsidy
:
(Different States have different names) Half price fares. http://taxi.vic.gov.au/passengers/travelling-with-a-disability
https://www.qld.gov.au/disability/out-and-about/taxi-subsidy/
Disabled Parking Permit
:
close, convenient parking.
https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/programmes-services/for-people-with-disability/australian-disability-parking-schemeSlide13
Should there be a Universal symbol?
In an ideal world, people would treat everyone with respect and patience. There’d be no need for symbols and signs.
Some countries and cities already have symbols: to identify people who have undertaken specific training.
businesses etc who have engaged in specific training.
not everyone with dementia wishes to be identified.
however, is it time to have a universal symbol to recognise inclusiveness of dementia?