Wandering is a common behaviour among residents in nursing homes, particularly those living with dementia. Wandering is effectively defined as a repetitive, purposeful movement without a clear destination and wandering presents significant challenges for caregivers.   Unfortunately, there are serious risks associated with wandering, such as injuries and heightened stress levels, for both the wanderers and

As World Alzheimer’s Month begins this September, SVC Care Communications,  Ireland’s leading providers of Nurse Call and Wander Management Systems, is highlighting the importance of creating dementia-friendly environments in residential care settings. With the global campaign’s theme for 2024, “Time to act on dementia, Time to act on Alzheimer’s,” SVC is committed to raising awareness about