How to deal with Alzheimer's husband on a cruise?

Again, here we go with family caregivers taking their elders with AD into public places where people pay to get away from the drudgery of every day life and have a good time, ending up having to witness the evil AD in a man right there in their face. I highly object to people pushing AD patients onto the general public. It's not their problem and should not be subjected to the ugliness of it. After all, the AD patient doesn't know any better, so leave them at home!!

I had to stop taking trips wiith my ADW.
Traveling requires everyone must understand the individual has Alzheimer's Disease, be aware of the danger because of the Alzheimer's, Confabulation is common. The person will say things to people containing information that is blatantly false, tell of actions that inaccurately describe history, background and present situations. The added danger is the answers are coherent, internally consistent, and appear relatively normal.
Nothing worse than encountering others on a cruise untrained to care for person with Alzheimer's. A serious danger posed by Alzheimer's disease is when the individual turns around, the place they expect to see is gone and they find themselves standing helplessly confused what they see is different and totally unfamiliar to them.

Think of the position you will put the cruise operators in if he gets worse

Welcome to our special place in h*ll.

Does he have medication that will help him (and you) get to sleep? I would highly suggest that for the cruise. Melatonin is a natural sleep inducer. It has also been shown to help Alzheimer patients in general. Ask your doctor, although most doctors don't understand herbs. If not, ask at your health food store for a recommendation for a natrapath.

Sheila,
I cannot imagine taking him on a cruise! If he was uncomfortable two years ago it is likely to be worse now. In my Mom's case tge last time she wasnout of town and it was just one night in a condo shared with other family. Nobody got any rest that night as Mom kept wandering and wanting to go home.

I would find a facility for him to stay so you can enjoy the cruise, and have some respite for yourself.

At least in the beginning, keep your focus totally on him. Watch for his mood changes; that he's getting enough rest; and be prepared to do some clever tap-dancing as you respond and react him. I think I'd have a tendency to tell him early on in the day exactly what you'll be doing with him with plenty of wiggle room, of course.

Let him know you "hear him" about his concerns, wants and needs. Maybe ask one of the guys to do a thing or two with him, or have him join them as a group.

Try to have a good time. You deserve it. I give you credit for your strength.