What to look for?
Travel and Vacationing | Common Signs- Has a tendency to wander off in busy places (e.g. airports, bus stations) (This can also be an example of the symptom Symptom
In medicine a symptom is what the patient complains of. For example, a a patient may have symptoms of pain and fatigue. of wandering) - Becomes agitated in unfamiliar settings. (This can also be an example of the symptom Symptom
In medicine a symptom is what the patient complains of. For example, a a patient may have symptoms of pain and fatigue. of disorientation Disorientation
A lack of awareness or confusion about time, place, or personal information. to place.) - Becomes easily irritated during travel (This can also be an example of the symptom Symptom
In medicine a symptom is what the patient complains of. For example, a a patient may have symptoms of pain and fatigue. of irritability/frustration) - Cannot travel alone
- Cannot remember the travel itinerary
- Forgets passport, ticket or other important documents
Travel and Vacationing | General Description
A person with Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease
A neurological disease that affects memory and behaviour. It is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. There is no known cause but genetics and lifestyle are thought to play a role. can become easily frightened or agitated in a new and unfamiliar setting. This can make travel difficult and stressful for you the caregiver. The person you care for may also have many memory Memory
The ability to process information that requires attention, storage, and retrieval. difficulties which also add to the difficulties when traveling. They may not remember where they are going, forget important travel documents or become confused about where they are. The person you care for may also have a tendency to wander off when traveling. This can become particularly distressing for you the caregiver.
In today's busy world, keeping track of symptoms can be a challenge to say the least. That's why we've developed SymptomGuideTM. By taking a more active role, you can better understand how a symptom is affecting everyday life and you can communicate this knowledge with others involved.
