EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 36 MIN
Everyday Rheum - Traveling with a Loved One Who Has Disability: Meet Tom and Nancy
from The Dr. Raj Podcast · host Raj Dasgupta & MedPrepToGo
Today's Episode Tom shares his experience traveling to Hawaii with his wife Nancy, who has Alzheimer's disease, and their caregivers. They faced challenges including managing Nancy's stress, medication schedule, and mobility needs, but still had enjoyable moments. Tom provides advice for caregivers considering travel, such as contacting TSA Cares in advance and pacing activities appropriately. About Dr. Koolaee Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice. Links for Dr. Koolaee https://www.drrmichellekoolaee.com/ Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Today's Episode Tom shares his experience traveling to Hawaii with his wife Nancy, who has Alzheimer's disease, and their caregivers. They faced challenges including managing Nancy's stress, medication schedule, and mobility needs, but still had enjoyable moments. Tom provides advice for caregivers considering travel, such as contacting TSA Cares in advance and pacing activities appropriately. About Dr. Koolaee Dr. Michelle Koolaee did her training for internal medicine residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and went on to do her fellowship at University of Pennsylvania for rheumatology, where she was named Fellow of the Year. She then became an assistant professor at the University of Southern California before working at organizations such as Healthcare Partners and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. She currently practices at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and is now starting her own direct care practice. Links for Dr. Koolaee https://www.drrmichellekoolaee.com/ Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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