In this episode, we will discuss critical wandering and missing persons incidents in dementia care. We delve into the risk factors, common scenarios, and outcomes of such incidents, emphasizing the importance of immediate action and preparedness. This episode will cover: — Definition and importance of understanding critical wandering. — Risk factors that increase the likelihood of wandering. — Common scenarios where wandering occurs. — Immediate steps to take if a person with dementia goes missing. — Case study highlighting a missing person incident. — Where people with dementia are often found, both alive and deceased. — Who often finds missing people with dementia. MedicAlert | https://www.medicalert.org/medical-conditions/alzheimers/ REFERENCES: Rowe, M. A., Feinglass, N. G., & Wiss, M. E. (2004). Persons with dementia who become lost in the community: a case study, current research, and recommendations. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 79(11), 1417–1422. https://doi.org/10.4065/79.11.1417 Alzheimer’s Association. (2023). Wandering and getting lost: Who’s at risk and how to be prepared. https://www.alz.org/media/documents/alzheimers-dementia-wandering-behavior-ts.pdf Rowe, M.A., Vandeveer, S.S., Greenblum, C.A. et al. Persons with dementia missing in the community: Is it wandering or something unique?. BMC Geriatr 11, 28 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2318-11-28 Miguel-Cruz A, Perez H, Choi Y, Rutledge E, Daum C, Liu LThe Prevalence of Missing Incidents and Their Antecedents Among Older Adult MedicAlert Subscribers: Retrospective Descriptive StudyJMIR Aging 2024;7:e58205URL: https://aging.jmir.org/2024/1/e58205 DOI: 10.2196/58205 CONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY: LinkTree | https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC’s website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.
