A person with dementia may feel compelled to walk about (wander), which can worry the carer and may even put the person at risk. Reasons why a person may wander include to relieve agitation, have enjoyable exercise, or to look for something.

Tunstall Wander Package

Technology can be used to detect wandering behaviour and / or to assist to locate a person who has wandered and become lost. This help sheet offers suggestions about how assistive technology and changing the environment may support the independence and safety of a person living with dementia, either by changing their behaviour or alerting carers of potential safety concerns.