By Martha Swats is the owner/administrator, Comfort Keepers
Caregivers often have trouble deciding whether it is possible or worthwhile to travel with the person who has Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis or COPD. It will require a lot of advance planning and knowledge of local resources. The person may function at a much lower level in unfamiliar surroundings than at home.
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