Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care - Wandering

Errante is a challenge facing many caregivers of seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's dementia. reports the Alzheimer's Association that six of ten people with dementia will wander. Moreover, wandering can occur at any stage of the disease. Elderly people with dementia can become disoriented and can not remember your name and address.
Caregivers need to know how to prevent limit wandering elderly with dementia get lost and get into potentially dangerous situations. Fortunately, there are preventive strategies to minimize the risk of wandering.
The first step to preventing wandering in people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is recognition of their cause. It may be helpful to keep track. Note the time, date, and the events surrounding the rover models, if a cause seems unclear.
The most common causes that trigger a person with dementia to wander include:
• unknown environment• Seeing his coat and hat and the decision to leave• conflict situations• Changes in schedule or routine (such as moving to a new facility)• Changes in medications• Being left alone in a car• Comfortable, restless, or bored
After identifying the cause, it becomes easier to take steps to reduce the behavior. There are many strategies to prevent wandering. They may include:
• Ask your doctor about side effects of medications.• Make sure the person is carrying an identity card or a medical bracelet that informs the person's illness and the other provides home.• Ensure that the basic needs are met. These can include hunger, thirst, comfort, toilet, fear or boredom.• Maintain a daily program of activities to provide routine and structure.• Promote activities and exercise to reduce anxiety, agitation and restlessness.
This can include walking, dancing, group exercises, or sitting in a rocking chair. Schedule these activities at the time of day when the person is more likely to wander.
• Allow individual control over aspects of their lives, such as activities and food choices.• Avoid important interactions with large groups of people.• Avoid crowded places like malls or grocery stores, which may cause disorientation.• If wandering at night is a problem, limiting fluids two hours before bedtime and make sure that the person using the bathroom before bedtime.• Keep the "triggers" out of sight. These might include car keys, coats, hats or other items that could sow the idea that it's time to go.• Never leave the person with dementia at home or in an unattended car.• provide companionship and one-on-one attention.• Keep doors closed. Consider a lock or an additional lock placed high or low at the door. If the person with dementia can open a lock, you may need to be replaced.• Consider enrolling the person's Association Safe Return Alzheimer Program (alz.org more information).• Camouflage Doors and door handles to paint them the same color as the walls, or covering with curtains, posters, or other objects to divert attention from the start.• Use devices to announce when an external door is opened. This can be as simple as a bell hanging from a door handle, or as sophisticated as the electrical alarm will sound when a door is opened.
In addition to taking preventive measures, caregivers must have a plan in place in case your loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is vague.
Make sure the neighbors, friends and family are aware of the person's condition and ask them to call if they ever see a single person. Also, keep a list of people to seek help if a person with Alzheimer's disease or dementia wanders or not.
It is also a good idea to have a list of possible places where the individual could work. Consider previous work, the old houses, places of worship, or restaurants.
Encourage the person to carry or use a GPS device to help manage your site.
Keep a recent photo of the person and their update medical information to give to the police. If the person does wander, seeking the immediate area of ​​not more than 15 minutes before calling the police to report that a person with Alzheimer's disease or dementia - a "vulnerable adult" - is not.
Plan ahead and take preventive measures will help keep people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia safe and provide their families and caregivers with peace of mind.

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