Tourism and Dementia
About this ebook
This book explores the intersection of dementia, leisure and tourism, considering the opportunities and challenges that travel presents for people living with dementia and their companions and caregivers. It introduces key concepts and historical perspectives on dementia, situates these within the context of global population ageing, and reviews research across dementia, tourism and related fields. It also highlights lived experiences of travel for people living with dementia and the practical, emotional and relational dimensions of dementia caregiving, alongside strategies for trip planning and risk reduction. Bringing together theoretical insights, research approaches, practical solutions and real-world examples, the book offers guidance for creating more inclusive tourism experiences and environments that are empowering and enriching for people living with dementia, their families and the wider community. It is essential reading for tourism students and researchers, as well as tourism stakeholders and dementia advocacy and support organisations.
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About the author
Alison McIntosh is a Professor of Tourism at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand, and founder of AUT’s Tourism For All NZ Research Group. Her research focuses on accessible tourism and critical understandings of the tourist experience, prioritising otherwise unheard voices, personal dimensions, distinct types of tourism encounters and tourism in marginalised contexts.
Brielle Gillovic is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand, and co-lead of AUT’s Tourism For All NZ Research Group. Her research focuses on disability, accessibility and inclusion. Her wider research interests are founded in critical tourism studies, with a particular focus on issues of human dignity and equity, rights and ethics.
