Revision as of 16:42, 27 April 2023 by 157.52.187.74 (talk) (Created page with "Wandering is a common problem in dementia, and can be dangerous for seniors as well as family caregivers. More than 60% of people with dementia will wander and get lost at som...")(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page. If you save it, any changes made since this revision will be lost. Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits. Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in!Wandering is a common problem in dementia, and can be dangerous for seniors as well as family caregivers. More than 60% of people with dementia will wander and get lost at some point, and those who are lost or find themselves in an unsafe situation can experience serious injury, death or even long-term hospitalization.<br /><br />Understanding Risk Factors<br /><br />Behavioral changes, preparation and technology-based solutions can help prevent wandering. Identify your loved one’s risk factors, and work with their doctor to develop a plan for reducing or eliminating these behaviors.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> [https://personalmedicalalarm.com/medical-alert-2/ best medical alert systems] Wanting to Go Home<br /><br />It’s normal for a person with dementia to wish to return home, especially after a day of activities and errands. If this happens, it’s important to redirect the person and not argue with them.<br /><br />Redirecting your loved one’s wishes is often the best way to keep them from wandering and getting lost. Try distracting them from the desire to go home with a conversation, reminiscing or other activity.<br /><br />Planning Daily Activities<br /><br />Having a daily schedule and activities to do can help your loved one with dementia feel more secure and less disoriented. For example, if your loved one has a daily routine of getting dressed in the morning and going for a walk, plan an activity during this time to engage their mind.<br /><br />Avoiding Boredom and Loneliness<br /><br />Some people with dementia may wander because of boredom, agitation or physical need. Engaging in meaningful activities can help reduce wandering, but it’s essential to keep the older adult safe at all times and alert caregivers to any issues.<br /><br /> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Disgaea Wiki may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Disgaea Wiki:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)