Wanderer Creates Special Situation for a Caregiver

Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current) › June 20, 2007

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Summary

Wandering is a particularly difficult problem associated with the middle stages of dementia. Not all dementia victims wander, but when they do, caregivers are faced with some special safety considerations.

Wandering is also a significant safety issue for institutions, and many do not accept wanderers.

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Wanderer Creates Special Situation for a Caregiver

In dementia, wandering is defined as frequent, apparently aimless walking. The person might wander back and forth in a very small area or might just start...

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