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Wandering, a common behavior among seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, can be frightening for caregivers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, up to 6 out of 10 people with dementia will wander at some point in their lives. Wanderers who are not found within 24 hours can wind up in serious physical and psychological trouble. Some even die from exposure or an accident. The first step to preventing elderly wandering is making sure they’re not able to get out of the home or vehicle without assistance. Consider installing security alarms or safety technology such as door, driveway and bed sensors that alert you if your loved one walks away. Mark non-exit interior doors with pictures or signs to make it easier for your loved one to locate the bathroom, bedroom or kitchen. Nightlights can be useful to illuminate these areas at night, too. Caregivers can help their older loved one plan engaging activities to distract them from wandering, too. Identify the times of day when your aging relative is most likely to wander and engage them in meaningful activities then. Avoid distractions that could trigger a senior to leave the home, such as keys or a purse. Keep "trigger items" out of sight, says Denny. Ensure your aging relative has all of their basic needs met, including toileting and nutrition. [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/ medical alarm nz] Also, limit fluids during the hours before bedtime to prevent bathroom trips while sleeping. If your aging relative is prone to wandering, you can use wearable trackers that monitor their movement and provide you with location data. These devices are designed to be worn on the person’s wrist or ankle and are now available in a variety of styles.

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−	~~Wandering~~, a ~~common behavior among seniors~~ with dementia ~~and Alzheimer’s disease~~, can ~~be frightening for~~ caregivers. ~~According~~ to the ~~Alzheimer’s Association~~, ~~up to 6 out of 10 people with~~ dementia ~~will wander at some point in their lives~~.<br /><br />~~Wanderers~~ who are ~~not~~ found within 24 hours ~~can wind up in serious physical~~ and ~~psychological trouble. Some even die from exposure or an accident~~.<br /><br />~~The first step to preventing elderly~~ wandering ~~is making sure they’re not able~~ to ~~get out of~~ the ~~home~~ or ~~vehicle without assistance~~. ~~Consider installing security alarms~~ or ~~safety technology such as~~ door~~, driveway and bed sensors that alert you if your loved one walks away~~.<br /><br />~~Mark non-exit interior doors~~ with ~~pictures~~ or ~~signs~~ to ~~make it easier for~~ your loved one to ~~locate~~ the bathroom, ~~bedroom or kitchen~~. ~~Nightlights~~ can ~~be useful~~ to ~~illuminate~~ these ~~areas at~~ night~~, too~~.<br /><br />~~Caregivers can help their older~~ loved one ~~plan engaging~~ activities to ~~distract them from~~ wandering, ~~too~~. ~~Identify~~ the ~~times~~ of ~~day when~~ your ~~aging relative~~ is ~~most likely~~ to ~~wander~~ and ~~engage~~ them ~~in meaningful activities then~~.<br /><br />~~Avoid distractions that could trigger a senior~~ to ~~leave~~ the ~~home~~, such as ~~keys or~~ a ~~purse~~. ~~Keep "trigger items" out~~ of ~~sight~~, ~~says Denny~~.<br /><br />~~Ensure~~ your ~~aging relative has all of~~ their ~~basic needs met, including toileting~~ and ~~nutrition~~. [https://~~www~~.~~personalmedicalalarms~~.~~co.nz~~/ medical alarm nz] ~~Also, limit fluids during~~ the ~~hours before bedtime to prevent bathroom trips while sleeping~~.<br /><br />If your aging relative is prone to wandering, you can use wearable trackers that monitor their movement and provide you with location data. These devices are designed to be worn on the person’s wrist or ankle and are now available in a variety of styles.	+	Most elderly wandering is harmless and does not require intervention. However, if your loved one’s behavior becomes more frequent or they try to leave and not return (also called “elopement”), it is a serious concern.<br /><br />Elopement occurs when someone with dementia tries to escape their home, often at night during what is known as “sundowning.” This type of behavior puts them in danger from being injured or lost.<br /><br />Preventing Wandering<br /><br />Taking steps to prevent elderly wandering can bring peace of mind to caregivers. However, it's important to recognize that wandering is a natural part of the progression of dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as other neurodegenerative diseases and developmental disorders like Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.<br /><br />Know your loved one's neighborhood and identify dangerous areas, such as bodies of water, open stairwells, busy roads or bus stops. Many people who wander are found within the first few hours, so start searching immediately. Look for a pattern -- most people who wander are right-handed and walk towards their dominant side.<br /><br />Keep snacks and drinks on hand, as hunger and thirst are common triggers of wandering. Make rooms inside the home easier to find, such as the bathroom or bedroom, by hanging a large sign on those doors. Also, try disguising exterior doors to discourage your aging relative from trying them by putting up curtains or camouflaging the door knobs with paint.<br /><br />Identifying Triggers<br /><br />People with Alzheimer's and other dementias tend to wander for a variety of reasons. It could be a force of habit, a desire to get to a familiar destination or unmet basic needs like hunger or the need to use the bathroom.<br /><br />For example, if your elderly loved one tends to wander during the evening (a common time of day for sundowning) because they are trying to find their bedroom or bathroom, you can help them by showing them the locations of these rooms and providing easy-to-access latches on doors leading outside the house. You can also make it easier for them to find these doors by making sure they are high enough to reach and that light shines on them during the night.<br /><br />Another common trigger for wandering is fear or agitation. Consider ways to reduce these feelings by reassuring your loved one that they are safe and happy, and by keeping them busy throughout the day with meaningful activities and exercise.<br /><br />Distracting Your Loved One<br /><br />Even when caregivers do all they can to prevent wandering, a person with dementia may still sometimes get lost. If this happens, it’s important to have a plan. It’s also a good idea to have your loved one wear an ID bracelet and sew ID labels into their clothes, and to register them with the Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return program or other emergency tracking services. Informing neighbors can help -- especially if they are aware of your relative’s tendency to wander at night.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Many seniors wander because they are searching for someone or something. If this is a concern, you can distract them by telling them reassuring fibs that fit with their intention. For example, if they are going to the office, you can say that it’s closed today or that their child has a playdate with a friend and will be picked up later. You can also camouflage exit doors by matching them to the wall or covering them with fabric.<br /><br />Reporting Wandering<br /><br />Up to half of people who wander with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia are not found within 24 hours and are at serious risk of injury or death. Time is of the essence, so it’s important to enlist friends and neighbours immediately. Search the area where your loved one was last seen, looking in small spaces like closets and in familiar places such as a backyard garden. Consider putting a description of your loved one and their favorite spots in the local newspaper, as well as contacting police.<br /><br />Assess the times of day when your loved one is most likely to wander and take extra precautions during those periods, such as putting a lock on the door and labeling clothing with their name. MedicAlert and other sources sell identifying bracelets and pendants with emergency response lines. [https://deleteinch0.bravejournal.net/health-of-the-old-health-problems-and-solutions medical alarm] Many communities offer registry services where your loved one’s information is kept on file for use in the event they go missing.<br /><br />

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