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What to do when the patient with dementia starts 'wandering'?

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krystyna496
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PostPosted: 12/01/07 - 06:50    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote
Hello! My mother has dementia. To be precisely, she has Alzheimer's disease. She started with 'wandering' and I really do not know what to do. I mean, should I tell her that is wrong. What I need to do when she ask me to take us home? This is very frustrating for me and for her, too. Thank you in advance!

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PostPosted: 12/27/07 - 20:17    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote
Hello! It is not recommended to tell patient with dementia that she is wrong. That will hurt her fillings. This is process with which you will need to accept. Next time when she ask you take her home, put her in the car and take her attention on other side and drive for few blocks and get back home.

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