An NPR report explains that “elopement,” or wandering, is one of the most dangerous and distressing behaviors associated with dementia, often pushing families to consider moving loved ones into memory care facilities. Caregivers may manage at-home care for years, but as dementia progresses, increasing confusion, paranoia, and especially wandering can make it nearly impossible to
A recent study reported by Medical Xpress suggests that switching wheelchair types when older adults enter nursing homes may increase their risk of serious injuries, particularly fractures. Researchers examined 215 individuals and found that about 40% had previously used more supportive, multifunctional wheelchairs. After admission, when these specialized chairs were often no longer available only
The NPR article focuses on a common and potentially dangerous behavior among people with dementia when they leave a safe space and become disoriented or lost, often called “wandering” or “elopement.” As dementia progresses, individuals can suddenly walk away from home, memory care units, or other familiar settings, sometimes trying to return to a place
65 million people are expected to develop dementia by the year 2030. Instead of carelessly placing patients into nursing homes where they’re quickly forgotten, sedated, and often abused, Agrace in Wisconsin is in the process of constructing the first “Dementia Village” in the U.S. Residents are free to grab groceries, dine out, stroll gardens, and
A licensed nursing home administrator in Iowa is now facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from one of her own residents while serving as the administrator at Aspire of Muscatine. Prosecutors say the victim was a vulnerable adult under her care. The administrator tricked the resident diagnosed with dementia, schizophrenia, and
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