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Husband diagnosed MCI: He is in denial and personality is changing

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jul 12 7:09am | Replies (146)
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@scupper

We have a Viking cruise scheduled for next Sept. I go back and forth between canceling or just taking a chance to continue with plans. His dr tells me not to cancel and that if things get worse next fall he will document for us so we can get refunds However, I am nervous about managing the travel to Amsterdam, 2 days alone there and then boarding the boat. He will be fine on the boat because it is a confined space...but he gets confused during transitions...wonder if this long awaited trip is worth it all. Some days and weeks we go along calmly without any particular issues. then, another week will bring big memory issues, angry outburst, confusion...right now I am just postponing a decision. Advice?

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boppi | @boppi | Mar 11 8:28am

Really glad to hear of your Viking experience as we have one planned in May and I was worried about how we would do it. We have traveled widely before J’s diagnosis and he tells me he wants to travel more before he can no longer do it😞

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Mar 13 6:41pm

@scupper A Viking cruise would be just wonderful, but maybe too early. We’re been on 2 trips and the confusion is overwhelming at times. Maybe you could plan a trip here in the US so you and he would be able to practice everything. Airports, cabs, getting your bags, eating in strange places, new faces, etc.
Would something like this be doable? Where do you think you could go?

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