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Caribbean cruise designed for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers

By ROSEMARY MCCLURE From Los Angeles Times

Holland America’s Oosterdam will sail to the Caribbean on a cruise for Alzhiemer’s patients and their caregivers and family members. (Holland America)

Find compassion and camaraderie on a cruise designed for caregivers, family members and those who have early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

The seven-day Holland America voyage is scheduled to depart Fort Lauderdale, Fla., sailing to Key West, Fla.; the Turks and Caicos Islands; Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, a private Holland American island.

Programming includes lectures and workshops with dementia care experts.

Dates: April 6-13

Price: $909 per person, double occupancy. Includes meals, accommodations and onboard entertainment. Conference fee, airfare and gratuities are not included.

InfoDePrez Travel, (585) 442-8900, Ext. 208

SOURCE: https://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/la-tr-cruises-caribbean-sailing-for-alzheimers-dementia-patients-20181220-story.html

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