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<p>Wandering is common among those with dementia. To prevent a dangerous situation from occurring and to reduce stress, it may be useful to start by investigating the resources that are available to you. The Alzheimer Society of British Columbia offers <a href="https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/bc/advocacy-and-education/wandering/wandering-and-dementia-a-guide-for-caregivers-interactive.pdf" target="_blank">a guide for caregivers with comprehensive information on wandering and dementia</a>.</p> <p>There are some simple strategies that can prove helpful in managing wandering, such as establishing and working within a daily routine. The Alzheimer’s Association has some information on <a href="https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/wandering" target="_blank">tips to prevent wandering</a>.</p> <p>For wandering inside the home it can be beneficial for the person with dementia to create an environment for safe wandering. Wandering can be both a form of exercise but can also act as a healthy outlet for managing complex emotions such as anxiety or feeling of restlessness.</p> <p>Visual cues are very important for wayfinding. Labeling the rooms of the house with clear descriptive text and pictures is a great first step in creating a safe environment for wandering. You can create the signs yourself using large clear text and photos. Alternatively, there are labels available for purchase, such as these <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Re-Usable-Identifying-Drawers-Dementia-Alzheimer%C3%A2%E2%82%ACs/dp/B01DL3RDDE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dementia+room+labels&qid=1580499606&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Re-Useable Self Stick Identifying Labels</a> from <em>amazon.ca</em> which cost about $125 (CDN). It is also available from <a href="https://www.alzstore.com/self-adhesive-signs-and-labels-p/4003.htm" target="_blank"><em>alzstore.com</em></a> for about $65 (USD).</p> <p>If the wanderer has a caregiver in the home there are <a href="https://www.ability411.ca/answer/wandering-alerts-what-device-will-alert-me-if-my-dad-starts-wandering-away" target="_blank">plenty of devices that alert the caregiver when the person begins to wander away</a>. For example:</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/SMART-CAREGIVER-TL-5102MP-Motion-Sensor/dp/B008BMASJM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dementia+wandering&qid=1580508747&s=hi&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Smart Caregiver Motion Sensor and Pager</a> (at <em>Amazon Canada) </em>can be placed near an exit, and when the sensor detects movement the pager will chime. This product costs about $70 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Wireless-Operating-Magnetic-Receivers-Security/dp/B06ZYQNBPL/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=dementia%2Bwandering&qid=1580508747&s=hi&sr=1-4&th=1" target="_blank">Physen Wireless Door Chime</a> (at <em>Amazon Canada) </em>will play a ringtone when the two sensor components – one on the door and one on the doorframe – are separated. This product costs about $30 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.</li> </ul> <p>If the caregiver is not in the home with the wanderer they may be interested in employing a remote monitoring system. <a href="https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/services/best-buy-health-assured-living/blt9bee2e53cafb82cd" target="_blank">Assured Living</a> from Best Buy and Bayshore HealthCare offers such a system that relies on discrete sensors – no wearable components or cameras. The service allows caregivers to monitor the individual by sending sensor information to a phone, tablet, or their own <em>digital hub</em>. The service has a $200 (CDN) set up fee and it costs $80 (CDN) a month.</p> <p>For wandering outside of the home, there are a few options that may be worth exploring depending on the individual. <a href="https://www.medicalert.ca/safely-home" target="_blank">Safely Home</a> is a program offered by MedicAlert – creator of the MedicAlert bracelet – specifically for supporting individuals with dementia. The program includes a MedicAlert Bracelet and 24/7 emergency support. The cost for the bracelet, registration and one year of service is $60 (CDN). For helping paying for MedicAlert, those in financial hardship can apply for the <a href="https://www.medicalert.ca/medicalert/media/forms/MedicAlert-Membership-Assistance-Form.pdf" target="_blank">Membership Assistance Program</a>.</p> <p>You might be interested to learn more <a href="https://www.ability411.ca/answer/gps-trackers-is-there-a-device-that-can-be-worn-in-a-hat-to-track-a-loved-one-who-wanders" target="_blank">about GPS-tracking for individuals with dementia</a>.</p> <p>Depending on the patient’s location within BC, they might also be interested in exploring options with <a href="https://projectlifesaver.org/about-us/" target="_blank">Project Lifesaver</a> - a community based, public safety, non-profit organization that provides law enforcement, fire/rescue, and caregivers with a program designed to protect, and when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering. There are local chapters in <a href="http://www.sarbc.org/enroll-greater-victoria-project-lifesaver" target="_blank">Greater Victoria</a>, <a href="https://nanaimolifeline.ca/project-lifesaver/" target="_blank">Nanaimo</a>, and <a href="https://surreysearchandrescue.com/capabilities/project-lifesaver/" target="_blank">Surrey</a>.</p>
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<p>Wandering is common among those with dementia. To prevent a dangerous situation from occurring and to reduce stress, it may be useful to start by investigating the resources that are available to you. The Alzheimer Society of British Columbia offers <a href="https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/bc/advocacy-and-education/wandering/wandering-and-dementia-a-guide-for-caregivers-interactive.pdf" target="_blank">a guide for caregivers with comprehensive information on wandering and dementia</a>.</p> <p>There are some simple strategies that can prove helpful in managing wandering, such as establishing and working within a daily routine. The Alzheimer’s Association has some information on <a href="https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/wandering" target="_blank">tips to prevent wandering</a>.</p> <p>For wandering inside the home it can be beneficial for the person with dementia to create an environment for safe wandering. Wandering can be both a form of exercise but can also act as a healthy outlet for managing complex emotions such as anxiety or feeling of restlessness.</p> <p>Visual cues are very important for wayfinding. Labeling the rooms of the house with clear descriptive text and pictures is a great first step in creating a safe environment for wandering. You can create the signs yourself using large clear text and photos. Alternatively, there are labels available for purchase, such as these <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Re-Usable-Identifying-Drawers-Dementia-Alzheimer%C3%A2%E2%82%ACs/dp/B01DL3RDDE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dementia+room+labels&qid=1580499606&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Re-Useable Self Stick Identifying Labels</a> from <em>amazon.ca</em> which cost about $125 (CDN). It is also available from <a href="https://www.alzstore.com/self-adhesive-signs-and-labels-p/4003.htm" target="_blank"><em>alzstore.com</em></a> for about $65 (USD).</p> <p>If the wanderer has a caregiver in the home there are <a href="https://www.ability411.ca/answer/wandering-alerts-what-device-will-alert-me-if-my-dad-starts-wandering-away" target="_blank">plenty of devices that alert the caregiver when the person begins to wander away</a>. For example:</p> <ul><li> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/SMART-CAREGIVER-TL-5102MP-Motion-Sensor/dp/B008BMASJM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dementia+wandering&qid=1580508747&s=hi&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Smart Caregiver Motion Sensor and Pager</a> (at <em>Amazon Canada) </em>can be placed near an exit, and when the sensor detects movement the pager will chime. This product costs about $70 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Wireless-Operating-Magnetic-Receivers-Security/dp/B06ZYQNBPL/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=dementia%2Bwandering&qid=1580508747&s=hi&sr=1-4&th=1" target="_blank">Physen Wireless Door Chime</a> (at <em>Amazon Canada) </em>will play a ringtone when the two sensor components – one on the door and one on the doorframe – are separated. This product costs about $30 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.</li> </ul><p>If the caregiver is not in the home with the wanderer they may be interested in employing a remote monitoring system. <a href="https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/services/best-buy-health-assured-living/blt9bee2e53cafb82cd" target="_blank">Assured Living</a> from Best Buy and Bayshore HealthCare offers such a system that relies on discrete sensors – no wearable components or cameras. The service allows caregivers to monitor the individual by sending sensor information to a phone, tablet, or their own <em>digital hub</em>. The service has a $200 (CDN) set up fee and it costs $80 (CDN) a month.</p> <p>For wandering outside of the home, there are a few options that may be worth exploring depending on the individual. <a href="https://www.medicalert.ca/safely-home" target="_blank">Safely Home</a> is a program offered by MedicAlert – creator of the MedicAlert bracelet – specifically for supporting individuals with dementia. The program includes a MedicAlert Bracelet and 24/7 emergency support. The cost for the bracelet, registration and one year of service is $60 (CDN). For helping paying for MedicAlert, those in financial hardship can apply for the <a href="https://www.medicalert.ca/medicalert/media/forms/MedicAlert-Membership-Assistance-Form.pdf" target="_blank">Membership Assistance Program</a>.</p> <p>You might be interested to learn more <a href="https://www.ability411.ca/answer/gps-trackers-is-there-a-device-that-can-be-worn-in-a-hat-to-track-a-loved-one-who-wanders" target="_blank">about GPS-tracking for individuals with dementia</a>.</p> <p>Depending on the patient’s location within BC, they might also be interested in exploring options with <a href="https://projectlifesaver.org/about-us/" target="_blank">Project Lifesaver</a> - a community based, public safety, non-profit organization that provides law enforcement, fire/rescue, and caregivers with a program designed to protect, and when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering. There are local chapters in <a href="http://www.sarbc.org/enroll-greater-victoria-project-lifesaver" target="_blank">Greater Victoria</a>, <a href="https://nanaimolifeline.ca/project-lifesaver/" target="_blank">Nanaimo</a>, and <a href="https://surreysearchandrescue.com/capabilities/project-lifesaver/" target="_blank">Surrey</a>.</p>
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