Alzheimer Society of
Perth County
Wandering is a common
behaviour of individuals with Alzheimer Disease or related dementia. They can become
hopelessly lost anywhere, even on the front steps of their own home.
A detour or wrong turn can set up a panic reaction that blocks all
sense of direction, time and purpose. All familiar routes and
landmarks are lost to the person affected by Alzheimer or related
dementia. The result is
wandering.
The Stratford Police Service actively participates with the
Alzheimer Society of Perth County. The Stratford Police Service
along with other Police Services in the area assist in maintaining a
Safely Home Wandering Person Registry.
This Registry is a compilation of information including a
description and photograph of the person registered and is intended
to assist Police in locating this person should they wander.
The Registry is:
How do I register?
Care givers are encouraged to contact the local Alzheimer Society and
register the family member who suffers from Alzheimer Disease or
related dementia.
Copies of the registration form are distributed as follows:
For information contact
Alzheimer Society of Perth County
206 Ontario St., Stratford, ON N5A 3H4
Telephone (519)271-1910
Fax (519)271-1231
Toll Free 1-888-797-1882
www.wightman.ca/~alzperth
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