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Published August 30th, 2026, 10:18 pm

Up to 60% of individuals with dementia will wander at least once, causing immense stress for families. In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast, our experts explain what happens in the brain during exit-seeking behavior and how "the feet do the talking" when verbal communication fails. Learn why wandering is often a search for an unmet need or "home," and discover practical, immediate solutions—from visual cues like red stop signs to tracking devices on shoes—to keep your loved one safe.

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Finding Peace and Safety: Proactive Tools for Dementia Wandering

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