Routes
Getting confused with time or place / memory loss that disrupts daily life
Memory problems and dementia make it more difficult for a person to plan their route using a map.
Tip: If you know someone living with dementia, try to learn their bus route. Using reminders can be helpful. If you notice someone who is confused while looking at a map, ask if you can help them.
Getting Lost
Getting confused with time or place
People with memory problems and dementia may experience confusion. They may become lost in a familiar place. They may become confused about transit vehicle numbers and street names, even if it is a route they are familiar with.
Tip: If you notice someone looks confused, ask them where they are going and help them figure out if they are on the right bus.
Getting on the Bus
Harder to do familiar tasks
A person with dementia or memory problems may have difficulty getting on the right bus or getting off at the correct stop. They may also have trouble using the stairs of a bus or at a bus station.
Tip: If you see someone who looks confused or has trouble with the stairs, offer your arm to help them.
Time
Getting confused with time or place
Some people with memory problems or dementia struggle with telling time. They may also not know how time passes. This can make traveling more difficult.
Tip: If you notice this happening, try to not call attention it. You can help the person by aiding with the task or doing the task together.
