GUT2407 Posted March 8, 2016 #276 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Tonight on Catalyst, they had a show on Alzheimer's and Dementia patients and their reaction to memories brought on by music. Interesting isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 8, 2016 #277 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I believe the lesson we can all take from this thread is that if we are thinking whether we should take a cruise or not..... Do it while you can. Agreed.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 8, 2016 #278 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Interesting isn't it. That guy dancing was amazing, he could hardly even walk and when the music started he was as graceful as anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted March 8, 2016 #279 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I believe the lesson we can all take from this thread is that if we are thinking whether we should take a cruise or not..... Do it while you can. I have jumped on that one. Once 'I can'. I think its also important, and I guess I try to do this now anyway, to minimise the 'negative' impact of my personal issues on others around me. I dont think it is right to be on a ship or plane if my behaviour or situation is such that I will impact badly on others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nermal9900 Posted March 9, 2016 #280 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Such a shame when there are so many little places in Ho Chi Minh City where you can get really good local food. I try and avoid those tours that include lunch cause I know they take you too a large hotel type and serve you western style foods because you get people on their who don't want to eat the local food. :eek: I remember my first time in Vietnam in 2009 not on a cruise though and one of the meals I had the day after arrival was good local food with my tour group well a few of us anyway.How some of them could be so ignorant and go to a KFC of all places is beyond comprehension.If in Asia try and eat local where you can.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted March 9, 2016 #281 Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) A very good friend had her husband diagnosed with early Alzheimers and so decided it was now or never to cruise. She booked 3 cruises. He managed 2 and the third had to be cancelled. Even with the 2 cruises , he did not know where he was and on the way home caused security alerts at the Ala Moana Centre, Honolulu, and Sydney International Airport. However she enjoyed those precious days together as he is now in a secure unit for his own, and others safety , so has those memories to look back on. I believe the lesson we can all take from this thread is that if we are thinking whether we should take a cruise or not..... Do it while you can. Quite correct David, as Uncle Les has always said on here..'Adventure before Dementia.' My mother died from the illness and missed out on a lot of life. The Glen Residential Care Centre is over my back fence and I can tell you they are not all 'oldies in there.' I go there sometimes with my U3A choir to sing for them, sad places. Edited March 9, 2016 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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