September Caregiver Connection: Wandering

As many as 60% of the 5.1 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will display wandering behaviors at some point in the disease process.  Sometimes wandering is little more than continual pacing within a small area, but it can often lead to the individual becoming separated from their caregiver. People that display this behavior may wander around the room, from room …

Wandering and Safety

Our Communications and Programs Specialist, Amelia Frank, will be on Fox 7 tomorrow morning to discuss wandering, and how caregivers can keep their loved ones safe.   The segment is part of a story about Antonio Perea, a local man who has been missing since Sunday morning.  With temperatures approaching 100°, it’s critical that he’s found as soon as possible. …