Designed to help individuals with Alzheimer Disease return home safely following an episode of wandering. Pre-registration saves valuable time and can also provide peace of mind. Registration form details the individual's appearance, behavioural characteristics, medical needs, contact person, etc. Available to community and to long-term care facilities.
Registration is voluntary.
An identification bracelet, a Caregiver Handbook and ID cards are provided. Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton is the entry point for caregivers and family members to register their Alzheimer relatives in our region. This can happen even in familiar neighborhoods. For some, wandering may be a method of recapturing familiar routines in which walking was a major activity. Wandering may be a way of coping with stress in new situations.