{"id":5864,"date":"2018-10-04T03:12:34","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T10:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=5864"},"modified":"2018-09-21T14:34:56","modified_gmt":"2018-09-21T21:34:56","slug":"wandering-dementia-alzheimers-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/wandering-dementia-alzheimers-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of Wandering in Dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s wander. It’s a common behavior for them and once they begin showing signs of behaviors for wandering, their chances of wandering and becoming lost is significant. As a loved one or caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s, this can cause much distress.<\/p>\n

Causes of Dementia and Alzheimer Wandering<\/strong><\/p>\n

Researchers believe dementia and Alzheimer’s patients wander due to unmet needs and overstimulation. Since they often aren’t able to communicate effectively, they can’t express what’s wrong. This leads them to wander out trying to find a solution. Sometimes they’re wandering to find their way back to a location they think is their home.<\/p>\n

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Also, it might occur in some people in search of something or attempting to get to a place they recall like a favorite location or their workplace. Some individuals just wander because they’re feeling agitated or restless.<\/p>\n

Some common causes why Alzheimer’s patients may wander are:<\/p>\n