Safe to Wander? Principles and guidance on good practice when considering the use of wandering technologies for people with dementia and related disorders

This useful document contains principles and guidance on good practice when considering the use of wandering technologies for people with dementia and related disorders. Although targeted at care homes in Scotland, much of the practical advice is relevant in housing settings. It advocates careful physical and psychological assessment to eliminate any reversible causes of the wandering behaviour as well as giving advice on care planning. The legal and regulatory framework is specific to Scotland.