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Age Well: Traveling with Dementia — Preparation, Possibilities & Support
Program No. 25606RJ
Join us on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at 3 p.m. (ET)/ 12 p.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A on how to plan and adapt travel when you or a loved one is living with dementia.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
1 hour
Whether you’re living with dementia or supporting a loved one who is, travel can still be meaningful and manageable with the right planning. In this informative and thoughtful session, dementia care specialist Dr. Beth Nolan will offer guidance on how to prepare for travel, anticipate challenges and adapt plans to meet changing needs. The session will also explore how travel may affect someone living with dementia and how to make the experience safe, respectful and enriching for all. You will learn practical tips for planning travel with someone living with dementia, from choosing destinations to setting realistic expectations as well as guidance on recognizing how different environments, routines and sensory inputs may impact the travel experience.
General Notes
This lecture is part of our new Age Well series, designed to provide valuable insights, expert guidance, and practical tools for navigating the aging journey with confidence. These programs explore key topics related to aging, from health and wellness to planning for the future, offering meaningful perspectives and resources for older adults and caregivers alike.
Beth Nolan
Beth A.D. Nolan is the chief public health officer and a lead speaker with Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®. Formerly an assistant professor and the senior associate director for the Evaluation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health (PITT), Dr. Nolan received her Ph.D. in applied gerontology, and holds master’s degrees in human development and applied behavior analysis. She completed her post-doctoral training in geriatric psychiatry at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan
Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
- Peace of Mind
We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
- Assurance Plan
Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
- Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
- Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.