Prevent Wandering Behaviors

Even the best prepared families can find themselves in a panic after a loved one has wandered from home. “Three times my husband has wandered away from the house and become lost,” said one family caregiver. “EMTs, state police, bloodhounds, family and neighbors have come to the rescue.” What should… Read More

Dan’s wife of 65 years is home…the only problem is, she doesn’t know it. “A daily request is for me to take her ‘home,’” Dan said, “in spite of the fact she is home and surrounded by her familiar home décor. She cannot say where home really is and my… Read More

Anyone living with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s is at risk of wandering. It’s predicted that six of 10 individuals with Alzheimer’s will wander during the disease process, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That’s why it’s important to watch for the potential signs that someone could be at… Read More

Learning a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can be frightening. But preparing for the behavioral symptoms that could result may help both individuals and their families better cope with the disease and keep loved ones safe. Always ask yourself if that individual has an unmet need that… Read More

Caregiver Linda did everything she could to keep her husband at home. Family, including grandchildren, and neighbors were willing to help…at first. After a few months, they burned out. So did Linda. “My job was on the line and, one day, I even nodded off at a red light. I… Read More

Because of symptoms like wandering, keeping a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia at home can seem challenging or downright impossible. It’s one of the main reasons why families choose to move their loved one into a memory care facility. But there are ways for seniors who wander… Read More

The behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease – such as wandering – can be overwhelming for family caregivers. Caring for an individual with a dementia illness such as Alzheimer’s disease is among the most stressful of caregiving situations. Many caregivers lose sleep because they are afraid of what will happen to… Read More

Stuart arose early, ready for a new day and excited about the prospect of going to a job he loved. He put on his favorite tie and headed out the door, briefcase in hand, to go to work as an insurance adjustor. But in reality, Stuart is 85 years old… Read More