Preventing dementia-related wandering Facebook Share Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias are prone to wandering, which often puts them at risk for harm. It is one of the most unsettling behavioral changes common for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, yet it often surprises family caregivers and can end with tragic results. “More than six in 10 people living with dementia will wander eventually,” said Katrina VanFleet, LMSW, chief program officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter. “As the weather gets warmer, we’re more apt to open doors for fresh air or be outside, which provides a greater opportunity for someone to wander away from safety.”