The Challenge of Wanderers: What Should Caregivers Do?

The unpredictable nature of when someone chooses to wander makes it difficult to fully prevent it. But, there are things you can to do decrease the risk. One thing you can do if your loved one is living at home and not a care facility is to alert the neighbors of their dementia status and the possibility that they may wander. Provide your neighbors with your phone number and asked to be contacted immediately if your loved one is seen walking around alone.