• Wandering: Ten Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

  • Jul 30 2024
  • Length: 21 mins
  • Podcast

Wandering: Ten Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • I wish I had known about this child proofing tip before I spent so much money on locksmiths. In this episode we talk about wandering. As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we've learned that wandering is a complex and often frightening behavior that requires careful management. Wandering can occur both inside and outside the home, during day or night, and each scenario presents unique challenges. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and through our experiences, we have four tips to address wandering while maintaining our loved ones' dignity as well as ensuring their safety. Show Notes Takeaways Outside Wandering Tip 1: Use your grapevine Tip 2: Consider wearable tracking devices Tip 3: Register them with EMT’s and police Tip 4: Consider child proof door knob covers on doors that lead to the outside Tip 5: Consider window sash locks and a pole for any sliding doors Inside Wandering Tip 1: Safety proof the areas you allow them to go during the day Tip 2: Discuss sleeping medication with their doctor Tip 3: Allow them access at night to only the bedroom and a bathroom Tip 4: Consider cameras or baby monitors to make sure you can watch them especially at night Tip 5: Safety proof access to stairs Additional Resources Mentioned Tracking devices for their personWatcheshttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=person+tracking+device&crid=OPZ28JRM2KDU&sprefix=person+t%2Caps%2C96&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_8Shoeshttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=gps+smart+sole&crid=2DM2XBGVTA5VJ&sprefix=GPS+smart+sole+%2Caps%2C95&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_15Child proof door knob cover or double deadbolt locks for external doorsChild proof door knob covershttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=child+proof+door+knob+covers&crid=1VBY69F9OQN3T&sprefix=child+proo%2Caps%2C105&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_10Double dead bolt or code based lockhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=2+key+both+sides+deadbolt+lock+set&i=tools&crid=32L214IRSRSLU&sprefix=2+key+both+sides+deadbolt+lock+set%2Ctools%2C69&ref=nb_sb_nossWindow sash https://www.amazon.com/Defender-Security-9928-Security-Unlocks/dp/B00BOZBGF8?pd_rd_w=1gyHe&content-id=amzn1.sym.378a0f29-5acb-4c80-bc6e-087cd6806daf&pf_rd_p=378a0f29-5acb-4c80-bc6e-087cd6806daf&pf_rd_r=F9XR7F8R8B4H0PHGYRGY&pd_rd_wg=hFzlD&pd_rd_r=9e98be86-af00-40b7-b783-6f58d7839b31&pd_rd_i=B00BOZBGF8&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_sr_ppb_i&th=1Extra tall pet gate from 40” to 70” https://www.amazon.com/s?k=extra+tall+pet+gate&i=tools&crid=1ZJ0VGQK13QAV&sprefix=extra+tall+pet+gate%2Ctools%2C86&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Cameras or baby monitor for the bedroom and bathroomBaby monitors - some come with motion alarms as wellhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=baby+monitor+with+motion+detection&i=tools&crid=27MFODCOG9GBV&sprefix=baby+monitor+with+motion+de%2Ctools%2C84&ref=nb_sb_ss_fb_1_27I use Nest Cameras and pay for the Nest Aware feature which gives me access to video history. A friend of mine uses a Ring and swears by it. Whatever kind you get, if your care receiver is still staying home alone, consider one with an intercomIndoorhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=indoor+cameras+with+intercom&i=tools&crid=1RTJWUD6C53DD&sprefix=indoor+cameras+with+intercom%2Ctools%2C72&ref=nb_sb_nossOutdoorhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=outdoor+cameras+with+intercom&i=tools&crid=2ERD6HT2QIK5W&sprefix=outdoor+cameras+with+intercom%2Ctools%2C78&ref=nb_sb_nossMotion alarmhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=person+indoor+motion+alarm&crid=393V3S00L1T5W&sprefix=person+indoor+motion+alarm%2Caps%2C75&ref=nb_sb_noss Please click here to review, follow or subscribe to our podcast. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/
    Show more Show less
Biographies & Memoirs Psychology Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences Personal Success
Show more Show less

What listeners say about Wandering: Ten Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available