Elderly wandering is an all too common problem, yet difficult to identify and control. Doctors do not understand its cause but likely attribute it to agitation and confusion as possible contributors. Luckily, most individuals found wandering are returned without serious injury or death being sustained by caregiving teams; you can learn to recognize signs and formulate plans to prevent wandering in your loved one.The Alzheimer's Association reports that 60% of people living with dementia will experience some form of wandering at some stage during their disease; moderate and advanced stages are particularly susceptible. Wandering can take various forms, from trying to escape their home by breaking out, to pacing outside it, becoming disoriented outside and getting lost; this behavior can be extremely frightening for caregivers and family members, and without supervision it may even prove fatal.No single solution exists to stop wandering among those with dementia; however, many strategies have been suggested. Try diverting their attention with different activities - viewing photos or reminiscing together could do the trick - rather than contradicting when they express desire to return home or talk of fulfilling past commitments (such as going to work or picking children up from school). Reassure them rather than refute them when they express such thoughts as wanting to return home or needing to fulfill obligations such as picking children from school.An identification bracelet may provide invaluable assistance if your loved one becomes lost. A medical ID bracelet should contain their name, medical condition (Alzheimer's or dementia), contact details for the primary caregiver and address information. You could also enroll them in a safe return program with an organization offering medical alert devices with GPS tracking; encourage your loved ones to alert friends and neighbors of their wandering behavior so they may report it if seen by anyone.Sundowning refers to nighttime wandering. Changes in circadian rhythms, medications or environmental triggers may trigger this behavior; so it is vital to have an emergency plan, phone tree and other tools prepared in case this occurs.If you suspect your loved one may be wandering, start searching immediately. Most individuals who wander are found within 1.5 miles of where they were last seen. As soon as your search expands, favor their dominant hand direction as wandering patterns tend to follow this instinct. demetia tracker Check ponds, fence lines and brush locally as well as roads leading back home or other familiar places - many people with dementia will head in this direction towards former homes or places of worship; use a map or photograph of your loved one with you so strangers who encounter them may recognize them immediately and come forward when needed - giving strangers information when encountering strangers might recognise them from strangers!

Elderly Wandering How to Prevent Elderly Wandering

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