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by HEATHER GRANT-CAMPBELL Top tips for QUEENSLANDERS Christine dementia- and Paul Bryden love to travel. Recently returned from trips to Japan and the US, they’re keen- friendly travel ly anticipating a cruise taking I Plan your trip thoroughly, in South-East Asian destina- in advance and in detail, in- tions early next year. cluding getting to the air- Not terribly remarkable for a port. retired couple? What if one of I Visit the airport before- them has dementia? hand to familiarise yourself What’s that, grandpa “Life doesn’t need to stop with its layout. because of a diagnosis,” I Use services you are robbed the bank? Christine, 68, told The Senior. familiar with, for example Paul added: “With careful OSCAR winners , stick to one airline, and and team planning and special considera- book flights at quieter times. tions, anything can be up as lifelong buddies in the hilarious I Don’t be in a rush – allow comedy Going in Style. achieved.” time Christine, who was diag- The three decide to buck retirement I Keep hand luggage to a and step off the straight and narrow nosed with dementia 20 years minimum and consider ago, and Paul have welcomed for the first time in their lives when earplugs an essential for their pension fund becomes a corpo- the development of a step-by- your carry-on luggage. step guide for travellers with rate casualty. I Choose seats together, with dementia and their carers by Desperate to pay the bills and come easy access to in-flight toi- through for their loved ones, the trio QUT in partnership with let. Brisbane Airport Corporation risk it all by embarking on a daring bid I Make use of wheelchair and Alzheimer’s Australia. to knock off the very bank that assistance services at air- absconded with their money. Previously, no guidelines ports (even if ambulatory). existed for dealing with such Do they succeed? I Factor in flexible stopovers passengers for airlines, air- I Going in Style, from Roadshow BON VOYAGE – Christine and Paul Bryden say having to allow gradual adjustment Films, DVD available from August 2. ports or carers. dementia is no reason to stop exporing the world. to different time zones. “Simple measures such as The Senior has three Going in Style packs good, clear directional signage of developing migraines. That’s for people to set down and rest. senger’s experience more (containing DVD, 3-in-1 bodywrap blanket, using universal symbols is not not a great start to travel!” These can make a tremen- enjoyable, other airports in dress socks with button, and pill bottle organis- just dementia-friendly: it Brisbane Airport Corpor- dous difference – not just for Australia will be encouraged to er) to give away. To go in the draw, write your makes finding your way around ation managing director people with dementia but for jump on board and become name, address and phone number on the an airport easier for everyone,” Julieanne Alroe said the air- travellers with other special dementia-friendly too,” she back of an envelope and post it to: The Senior, Paul said. port had gained valuable needs. said. Going in Style, PO Box 1000, Wyong NSW Christine agreed. “I can get insight into how it can make “We hope that by promoting I Download the airport 2259. Entries close September 1, 2017. Conditions on page 16. terribly tired an stressed by simple changes to public dementia awareness whilst users travel guide at busyness and unfamiliar sur- spaces, such as creating “quiet embracing the many initiatives dementiakt.com.au/ MORE GIVEAWAYS – rounds and sounds, to the point places” within the terminals that come with making a pas- resource/airport-user-guide www.thesenior.com.au/competitions Rental units available NOW for independent seniors

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