![]() Involve the person in daily activities, such as folding laundry or preparing dinner.Consider reducing – but not eliminating – liquids up to two hours before bedtime so the person doesn’t have to use and find the bathroom during the night. Ensure all basic needs are met, including toileting, nutrition and hydration.Identify the time of day the person is most likely to wander (for those who experience “ sundowning,” this may be starting in the early evening.) Plan things to do during this time - activities and exercise may help reduce anxiety, agitation and restlessness. ![]() Provide opportunities for the person to engage in structured, meaningful activities throughout the day.Happy listening.Ĭontributors: Anna Rahmanan, Eddy Frankel, Andy Kryza, Phil de Semlyen, Alex Plim, Dave Calhoun, Andrzej Lukowski, Alexandra Sims, Matthew Singer, Joe Mackertich, Huw Oliver, Ella Doyle, Rose Johnstone, Jess Phillips, Charlie Liddington.The following tips may help reduce the risk of wandering and can bring peace of mind to caregivers and family members however, these actions cannot guarantee that a person living with dementia won’t wander. And if you’re looking to dig deeper into one genre, try our specialist lists on for size (you’ll find them below). In our list of the best podcasts right now, we've got political podcasts that look behind the news, comedy podcasts with your favourite funny people, and plenty of those all-important investigative whodunnits to keep you up at night. But perhaps the most hyped podcast right now is ‘Filthy Ritual’ (April 2023), and for good reason – it's now our number three. ![]() The BBC's ‘Love, Janessa’ (January 2023) had us hooked (and made it to our top ten), and ‘Pod Save the UK’ (May 2023) has taken the podcast world by storm. This year has blessed us with plenty of great podcasts, and they're not showing any sign of slowing down.
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