Dementia Basics for Air Travel Industry Workers

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Aug 4, 2025 - 1:43am CDT

Resource Type: 
Learning Module

This provides information on an in-person workship for training dementia basics to airport staff. A downloadable presetation in pdf format is provided. Workshop objectives: 1) learn how to enhance airport customer experience and reduce travel disruption for all; 2) learn about symptoms of dementia and how they might manifest during travel; and 3) learn positive ways to interact and problem solve with a traveler with dementia. The workshop was developed by members of the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group (DFAWG) and the Roseville Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community Action Team (Rsvl A/D) at the request of the Metropolitan Airports Commission Customer Experience team (MSP International Airport).

Source: Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group (DFAWG), 2025
https://www.dementiafriendlyairports.com/

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Subject: 
Caregivers
Education & Learning
Collections: 
Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection
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