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Insights into the reasons behind wandering in people with alzheimer's disease, including searching for something, escaping from something, and reliving the past. It also suggests preventive measures such as addressing potential triggers, providing visual cues, and planning activities. Additionally, it discusses the importance of ensuring enough exercise and recognizing behaviors that often precede wandering.
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More than 60 percent of people who have Alzheimer's wander at some point, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Often, someone who's wandering is:
In other cases, wandering is triggered by medication side effects.
If you're caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's, use simple strategies to curb wandering:
Those with dementia may wander because of their need for physical activity. The American Heart Association recommends 30-40 minutes of moderate daily activities unless otherwise directed by a healthcare provider. Examples of moderate activities include:
Two behaviors that typically occur before wandering are pacing and disorientation. If a person with dementia has a need, he is often unable to verbalize that need and will exhibit a sudden change in behavior instead. Check for clues that may indicate an unmet need.
Many people with Alzheimer’s disease have a pattern to their behaviors. By watching for patterns, caregivers may be able to distract the person with specific activities at those times. Watch for triggers in addition to physical needs above, such as the time of day and environmental changes. Many people with dementia tend to become increasingly agitated in the transition between daylight and darkness, a condition known as Sundowners syndrome. A new or change in a familiar environment may result in increased agitation – it is helpful to introduce changes slowly if possible. For example, brief visits to a future home or with a new caregiver may be helpful to help prepare for the change. If the behavior seems to be related to medications, immediately notify her healthcare provider.