About Alzheimer's Disease: Wandering in Dementia

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease This week's newsletter focuses on a common behavioral symptom of Alzheimer's disease: wandering. While some behavioral problems like paranoia and aggression may be helped with medication, wandering usually does not. Rather, caregivers sometimes must become creative and clever to prevent dangerous wandering, as well as avail themselves of some modern technology. My recent blog post describes some examples of these. The Growing Crisis of Wandering in Dementia Up to 60% of all people with Alzheimer's disease will wander at some point in their illness, and many more law enforcement personnel are being trained to deal with it...Read more Common Reasons for Wandering in Dementia This piece describes some common reasons people with dementia wander: for many, it's a reflection of their past life...Read more Defining Wandering in Alzheimer's Disease This article defines wandering in Alzheimer's disease and discusses some of the factors that influence it...Read more The Alzheimer's Garden Plan Many people with with Alzheimer's wander because they have always enjoyed pottering around in the garden. This article shows how to design and provide a safe garden for your loved one...Read More Alzheimer's Disease Ads Dementia Alzheimers Parkinson 'S Disease Alzheimer S Disease & Vascular Dementia Featured Articles Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement