EP 30 They Call Me the Wanderer
Wondering is a serious concern for caretakers. Statistics show that 60% of those who have dementia will wander at least one time and many do it multiple times. This was something that I experienced with Shanna over the course of about 9 months. In this episode I will share our experiences and what I learned about helping to reduce the risk of wandering and what to do when your loved one wanders away.
Topics covered in this episode :
Why our loved ones may be prone to wander and what to look for.
Some tips on how to reduce the risk of wandering
What to do when your loved one wanders
Share our experiences when Shanna wandered multiple times and how we were blessed with God's intervention and protection of Shanna.