Wandering is a common behavior of nursing home residents with memory loss and dementia caused by neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. This behavior is acceptable and encouraged, as long as the resident wanders during the day in a safe environment. However, sixty to seventy percent of all people with dementia will wander at some point of the disease, become disoriented and get lost. Of those who become lost, statistics suggest that fifty percent will die if not found within twenty-four hours.
SamarionSolution is the safe, secure answer to the problem of unsafe wandering. Based on pre-defined acceptable parameters, SamarionStroll feature uses location identification technology to determine when a resident is approaching a restricted area or an unauthorized exit door. Immediately, a proactive alert is sent to multiple staff members via mobile assistant devices. These alerts remain active until a staff member intervenes and escorts the resident back to safety.
With SamarionStroll, residents and caregivers can enjoy a wonderful blend of safety and freedom.