Dementia Stats

•Some, but not all, people with dementia are prone to losing track of where they are. Overall, only 1% of patients are injured while wandering, but chances of injury rise dramatically the longer they remain missing.

•”1/2 of all people with dementia who are missing for more than 24 hours die or are seriously injured,” – Dr. Rupert McShane of Oxford University, who was referencing one of his own studies. McShane argued in favor of using tracking devices such as GPS watched for wandering patients!

•Dr. McShane explains that 40% of dementia patients get lost at some point, but the real danger is with those who repeatedly wander away from their families, private caretakers, or nursing homes. This repetitive behavior happens in 5% of patients. It can strain family ties and lead to resentment between caretakers and dementia sufferers.

Regardless of your patient’s or family member’s progression or need, whether at home or in a facility, MindCare Store has what you need to keep your mind at ease and the patient you care for keeping folks safe!