Behaviors
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Rummaging in Dementia-What, Why, and How to Help
Rummaging is a common behavior seen in individuals with dementia, yet it is often misunderstood or overlooked. As caregivers and loved ones, it’s crucial to understand what rummaging in dementia is, why it…
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Dementia Wayfinding Strategies: Navigating Life With Confidence
Wayfinding is the ability to navigate and orient oneself in a physical environment, using spatial and visual cues to find one’s way. Wayfinding is a complex cognitive process that involves memory, attention, and…
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Wandering in Dementia-how to keep them safe
Why Do People With Dementia Wander? Wandering refers to a behavioral symptom that is characterized by aimless and repetitive movement, disorientation, and confusion about one’s surroundings. People with dementia who wander may walk…
