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2. Wandering (dementia) - Wikipedia

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   Although it occurs in several types of dementia, wandering is especially common in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). People with dementia often wander because they are stressed, looking for someone or something, attending to basic needs, engaging in past routines, or with visual-spatial problems. [2] Other times, they may wander without aim ...

3. Wandering can be deadly for the growing number of US ... - AOL

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   The number of people with the disease is expected to more than double in the next 40 years, from 6.1 million patients in 2020 to around 14 million in 2060, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

4. Doctors Say This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

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   Sundowning is often a symptom that happens after someone is diagnosed with dementia or a dementia-related disease, but it can also be an early sign of mental decline itself. “There are changes ...

5. Dementia - Wikipedia

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   Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60–70% of cases of dementia worldwide. The most common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are short-term memory loss and word-finding difficulties. Trouble with visuospatial functioning (getting lost often), reasoning, judgment and insight fail. Insight refers to whether or not the person realizes they have ...

6. Sundowning - Wikipedia

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   Exercising at consistent times daily has been proposed to improve circadian rhythm and reduce the symptoms of sundown syndrome in people with Alzheimer's and dementia. [2] It has also been observed that people with Alzheimer's walking in the morning or afternoon hours had improvements in sundowning symptoms. [2] [25]

7. Your Healthy Family: Wandering is a big risk for people with ...

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   November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Alzheimer's Disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. It can affect people in different ways, including making some wander.