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Wandering and elopement are common yet problematic behaviors among seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In fact, more than?34,000 patients with Alzheimer's wander?out of their homes annually; in institutionalized settings, it is estimated that as many as?24 percent of patients wander. Unfortunately, as the population continues to age, incidences of wandering and elopement are also increasing. Let's take a closer look at this issue, along with coping and prevention methods.
... Additionally, environmental interventions, including alarm systems, ...