Early Signs of Dementia Wandering: How to Identify and Manage This Behavior

Posted by Accutech on July 13, 2024 9:47 am

Dementia is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of seniors worldwide. One of the more distressing symptoms for caregivers is wandering, which can pose significant safety risks for individuals with dementia. Identifying the early signs of wandering can help caregivers take proactive steps to manage this behavior and…

5 Common Causes of Patient Elopement

Posted by Accutech on December 11, 2023 1:18 pm

Patient elopement can be a frightening situation for healthcare providers and loved ones. The causes of patient elopement can be vast and complex, and understanding them is crucial to prevent future incidents. This article will explore the common causes of patient elopement, shedding light on the many factors involved in…

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Accutech Security Introduces Updated ResidentGuard Wander Management Solution LC 1400 System

Posted by Accutech on July 27, 2023 9:37 am

Accutech Healthcare Security Solutions is excited to announce the cost-effective LC 1400 ResidentGuard wander management system. This system is an update to the current LC 1200 and works with existing […]

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How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia

Posted by Accutech on June 3, 2022 2:55 pm

Just as our bodies go through changes as we age, so does our mind. For some, this means developing dementia — a group of brain disorders that lead to a […]

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The Top Five Reasons Alzheimer’s Patients Wander

Posted by Accutech on May 4, 2022 8:15 am

It’s a heartbreaking scene: a loved one, stricken with Alzheimer’s disease, wandering away from home and becoming lost. Often, these incidents occur at hospitals or other care facilities, where patients […]

Topics: Wander Management

Winning at Supply Chain Management Amid Worldwide Challenges

Posted by Accutech on January 15, 2022 3:19 pm

Industries across the globe have faced supply chain disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the healthcare security industry is no exception, Accutech Healthcare Security Solutions remained a […]

New Alzheimer’s Drug, Aduhelm, Approved by the FDA

Posted by Accutech on June 28, 2021 10:30 am

For decades, scientists and medical researchers have searched for a cure for Alzheimer’s to no avail. Most approved drugs for use in Alzheimer’s sufferers are intended to combat symptoms of […]

What Is Elopement?

Posted by Accutech on April 10, 2021 2:05 pm

The term “elopement” refers to the behavior of pediatric wandering. Wandering behavior in kids can happen for a number of reasons and can be especially problematic for children with developmental […]

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Topics: Kidz, Wander Management

Why Is Wandering a Problem in a Facility?

Posted by Accutech on March 10, 2021 1:52 pm

Elderly adults join senior care communities for a variety of reasons, but one of those reasons is due to memory issues and forgetfulness. When an elderly adult has dementia, they […]

What Is Wander Management?

Posted by Accutech on February 20, 2021 12:48 pm

The term “wander management” encompasses the challenging act of controlling the wander behavior of seniors who have dementia or other memory and cognitive processing issues. Most cases of dementia are […]

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