Managing wandering behaviors in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease

In United States each year over 125,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia become critical wanderers.  Although wandering is common in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease studies show that those who wander were usually seen during daylight hours by caregivers or family members.  Also, wanderers usually go in the direction of their dominant hand, and there is also a tendency to travel in the direction of the sun or light.  The attached article gives keys to prevent and/or manage wandering behaviors. Read article here…

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