Floor patterns limit wandering of people with Alzheimer's

Article Abstract:

Constant wandering is very common in older people suffering from psychiatric conditions such as dementia. Recent research has looked at how such people can be kept safe in institutions and residential homes. The focus of the research was on the use of various floor patterns in attempting to limit wandering. It was found that a horizontal grid configuration has a clear beneficial effect in limiting wandering, with an eight-strip gradient on the floor before an exit preventing most patients from attempting to open the door.

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Listening brief

Article Abstract:

Nurses should listen carefully to people with dementia because they are not necessarily talking nonsense and may be trying desperately to communicate. Challenging behaviour is often a result of frustration and if nurses know about the patient's background and family then they are more likely to be able to understand and relate to the patient. Nurses do not need to set aside a special time to do this because they can talk to patients while they are bathing or dressing them.

Practice, Nurses

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A safer passage

Article Abstract:

Patients with advanced dementia are often unable to cope with their surroundings, and many have frequent accidents. It is therefore important to assess the environment in which they live, ensuring that as much care as possible is taken to avoid accidents. Preventing falls will also prove difficult, but it is vital that patients with dementia are allowed to remain physically and mentally active and mobile.

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