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Cairn Mom

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    NY
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    Princess and Crystal
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Europe

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  1. That’s some story about the airport. I’m glad your mom made it home ok. I have found that people are generally kind. Today, while I was out for my walk, I found my neighbor wandering around. She has some form of dementia and left the house while her husband was in the bathroom. I really don’t know how long she was out there before I happened upon her. Fortunately, I had her daughter’s phone number. They were so grateful. I am glad fate put me there at the right time. She was a little shaken and confused but totally fine. I don’t think I’m exceptional. I believe most people would have taken care of my neighbor until help arrived. Maybe I’m naïve but I don’t think so lol
  2. Some years back, my husband was diagnosed a mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to strokes. Unfortunately, although still considered MCI, his condition has progressed. We recently took a Princess cruise to Norway & Iceland that had been planned pre-pandemic. He couldn’t manage to navigate the ship by himself. The Sky is a big boat! We made it work, but such an active itinerary was too much for him. Based on what we learned from our time on the Sky , we booked a Mediterranean cruise on the Riviera for September. We have been to most of these ports many times before. I deliberately took a concierge cabin on the same floor as the lounge. This way, he could go down the hall for a snack. He doesn’t wander. If he doesn’t want to go, he’ll sit in our stateroom and watch TV while I go to an activity or walk around in port. I plan to tell the concierge about his condition after we board. I like the magnet idea. I am going to order one now. I chose half-day ship excursions for us. He went on all our excursions on the last cruise. They were longer and more strenuous so I expect he’ll participate in these as well. I am very hopeful that this trip will go well. After reading this thread, I feel even better about our decision to cruise with Oceania.
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