Pt. I. Introduction -- Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: An Overview -- Comprehensive Review of the Literature on Wandering Behavior -- The Dementia Wanderer: A Profile -- Pt. II. Current Community Responses to Wandering Behavior: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why -- The Caregiver -- Law Enforcement and Technology -- Long-Term Care Providers -- Pt. III. Creating a Safe Environment -- The Home: Recommendations for Family Caregivers -- The Facility: Recommendations for Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Residences -- The Community: Recommendations for Elder Care and Acute Care Providers -- The Lifesaving Role of "First Responders:" Recommendations for Police, EMS, Fire, and Search & Rescue Personnel
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-206) and index
