The problem is that she thought there was an intruder in the house. She left the house without letting my father or I know. She was found by the neighbours whom brought her back to our home. Are there any products out there that would set a sound in the master bedroom or my phone when/if she walks out of the house without letting us know? Too many products and hard to choose from. Any recommendations would help. Thank you in advance.
I've also heard if you put black mats in front of doors, they think it's a hole, due to depth perception being off, and they won't cross it. Also, I heard a poster hanging on the door is a good deterrent.
We put a double sided lock on the front screen door. It has to be opened by a key to come in or go out. I know some think its unsafe but its more unsafe if mom get's out and no one knows about it. We keep a key hidden close buy. This way she can still look outside but can't go out. Hopefully some of these ideas help. All my best.
I am grateful for the guidance I have gotten in figuring out this care and that things went so well in taking on this responsibility.
I think people look at this whole situation so emotionally, they don’t really think it thru. Would they decide to operate on their loved one? Prescribe medication for them? Then why have them in an unsafe environment where they aren’t getting the professional level of care they need? You aren't putting them in jail, you are putting them in a facility that is particularly suited to care for someone with their particular problem. The staff is educated so they can best care for their needs. Not to be blunt but family aren’t most of the time.
Glad your loving dear mother is ok, thank the lord.
I would tie a bell around her (my mom does not have this dementia/alz.)but i would or something like a bell feasibly by the door, alarm, and or something by her side of the bed, for my dad to hear etc.al., but again mom is alright, she does not have that praise God.
and i pray for your mother.
My father has dementia, diagnose 2 and a 1/2 years ago. Doing alright most days and nights, thank GOD, and has not wander off ever, but gets up at night more than he used to, but he is hanging in there, doing better dr. say than most.
I pray for your mother(and her caretaker, you.)
adios.
For the price and being battery operator I thought it would be worth a try. You might be able to order online.