About Alzheimer's / Dementia: Tips to Prevent Wandering in Dementia

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia I love warm weather. But, there's a part of me that cringes when I think of the person with dementia and summer time. That's because when someone is confused, she may be more likely to wander off outside if the weather is nice and then become lost.   Wandering Resources: Wandering and Alzheimer's Disease Tips to Prevent Wandering How to Respond to Attempts to Wander What to Do if Your Loved One with Dementia Is Missing Summer Safety: Preventing Wandering in Alzheimer's Disease Approximately 60% of people with dementia will wander, and as the beautiful weather of spring and summer arrives, it's time to increase our awareness of this concern. While the benefits of being outdoors are many, the risk of wandering for those with dementia is real. Here's how you can reduce this risk... Read more Search Related Topics:  alzheimer's and wandering  alzheimer's and hallucinations  challenging behaviors How Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect Physical Functioning? Alzheimer’s disease is known for its effects on memory, word-finding, communication, and behavior. But what about a physical functioning, such walking? Or the use of arms? Does Alzheimer’s affect the body as well as the brain? ...Read more Search Related Topics:  symptoms of alzheimer's  stages of dementia  changes in walking Tough Questions about Medications for People with Dementia Depending on which medications and with whom you're speaking, medications for people with dementia can sound like a godsend or an evil way to handle difficult behaviors... Read more Search Related Topics:  antipsychotic medications  psychotropic medications  advocating for a loved one Can You Train Your Brain? Does This Help Prevent Dementia? Sit! Roll over! Now memorize these 10 facts. Is our brain a muscle that you can strengthen with exercises? Or is it just what it is? ...Read more Search Related Topics:  reducing risks for dementia  tips to improve memory  mental exercises Related Searches Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimers Disease Dementia Stages Dementia Symptoms Diagnosing Dementia Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia 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.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement