Dementia and wandering behavior : concern for the lost elder / Nina M. Silverstein, Gerald Flaherty, Terri Salmons Tobin.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias: an overview -- Comprehensive review of the literature on wandering behavior -- The dementia wanderer: a profile -- Current community responses to wandering behavior: what works, what doesn't, and why -- The caregiver -- Law enforcement and technology -- Long-term care providers -- Creating a safe environment -- The home: recommendations for family caregivers -- The facility: recommendations for long-term care and assisted living residents -- The community: recommendations for elder care and acute care providers -- The lifesaving role of "first responders" : recommendations for police, EMS, fire, and search & rescue personnel.

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Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award!. Alzheimer's is quickly becoming the epidemic of the 21st century. Today, an estimated four million Americans suffer from this devastating disease. This number could explode to 14 million by the year 2050, when baby boomers come of age. Written in a clear and accessible style, Dementia and Wandering Behavior brings attention to this life-threatening problem and helps professionals and family caregivers understand that there are preventative measures available. By focusing on specific responses to wandering behavior and describing ways to create a safe e.

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