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Types of medical alarm systems
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Medical alarm system wandering alarms
Wandering alarms are medical alarm system devices designed to track the movements of a
person who is prone to wandering. Some comprise pressure sensors e.g. a
pressure mat that is placed alongside a bed or in a door way; some monitor
when there is a reduction in weight e.g when a person gets out of bed. Others
comprise a body worn device and antennae that are fitted to the appropriate
exits. If a person strays, a warning is emitted.
Tips
for reducing wandering behavior
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Encourage
movement and exercise to reduce anxiety, agitation,
and restlessness
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Involve
the person in productive daily activities, such as
folding laundry or preparing dinner
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Remind
the person that he or she is in the right place
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Reassure
the person if he or she feels lost, abandoned, or
disoriented
Tips
for protecting your loved one from wandering
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Enroll
the person in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Safe
Return program.
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Inform
your neighbors of the person’s condition and keep
a list of their names and telephone numbers
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Keep
your home safe and secure by installing deadbolt
locks on exterior doors and limiting access to
potentially dangerous areas
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Be
aware that the person may not only wander by foot
but also by car or by other modes of transportation
Tips
for preparing for emergencies
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Keep
a list of emergency phone numbers and addresses of
the local police and fire departments, hospitals,
and poison control as well as Safe Return help lines
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Check
fire extinguishers and smoke alarms, and conduct
fire drills regularly
Source:
Alzheimer's Association
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