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- “They go until they get stuck.”
- Appear to lack ability to turnaround.
- Subject oriented to the past, degree of the disease sends them back in
time
- Subject usually found in a creek, or drainage and/or caught in
briars/bushes (63%)
- Leaves own residence or nursing home, possibly with last sighting on a
roadway
- Coexisting medical problems that limit mobility are common.
- Has previous history of wandering (72%)
- May cross or depart from roads (67%).
- Usually (89%) found within one mile of IPP, half found within 0.5 miles.
- Subject usually found a short distance from road (50% within 33 yards)
- Subject may attempt to travel to former residence or favorite place.
- Subject will not leave many verifiable clues.
- Will not cry-out for help (1%) or respond to shouts (only 1% response
rate).
- Succumbs to the environment (hypothermia, drowning, dehydration).
| Location |
Alzheimer's |
| Structure |
15% |
| Yard (field) |
18% |
| Drainage |
18% |
| Woods |
7% |
| Brush/Briar |
29% |
| Road |
7% |
| Other Linear |
- |
| Other |
4% |
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