OPP highlights safety strategies for people with dementia at risk of wandering

OPP highlights safety strategies for people with dementia at risk of wandering

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is calling on families, caregivers, and communities to be proactive in protecting people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, particularly when wandering or going missing becomes a concern. According to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, about 60% of individuals with dementia will wander at some point, often without warning. The OPP recommends combining technology and community awareness…