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My mother with dementia wandered out of the house
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A person with dementia or confusion is missing, lost or in danger
Call 911 now and say the person has dementia. Give a description and last known location. After they are found, call their doctor. The Alzheimer's Association Helpline is 1-800-272-3900 for safety planning.
Respite companionship for an older adult (non-medical, daytime)
Wandering needs a safety plan with their doctor and a dementia care provider. A companion is not a safety or supervision service.
Prices are set by each independent companion and shown before you pay.
What it costs here
Price check: UNKNOWN. no live listing prices yet in this category, so we do not guess; send the generated request below to get real quotes.
After they are safe
- Keep a recent photo and description ready.
- Talk to their doctor about the confusion.
- Add door alarms or locks that are safe for exits.
- Tell neighbors and give them your number.
- Do not rely on a companion for supervision of a person who is likely to wander.
Safety: Companions in this service are non-medical and daytime only; a person who wanders needs a safety plan from their doctor and local Alzheimer's Association.
Stop and call a pro if: The person is missing or wandering: call 911 first.
Based on: Alzheimer's Association: respite care, ARCH National Respite Network: 9 steps for a dementia caregiver
General information, not professional, legal or medical advice. You decide and you send every document yourself; we never contact anyone for you.