PHILADELPHIA: It is projected that more than 60 per cent of adults with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will wander. That’s three out of every five individuals currently living with these conditions – a statistic that is on the rise.
Wandering can be a scary situation – for family members, but most importantly, for those who are currently experiencing Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms, such as memory loss. Since the instance of serious or fatal injuries are so high, this makes wandering one symptom that needs to be effectively managed. There is an increasing number of GPS and locator devices being produced to help caregivers track loved ones and make sure they are safe – but how do you know which one to get?