Walking About | Alzheimer's Society

Changes to Gran's routine during coronavirus really impacted her dementia

India's grandmother, Brenda, has been a huge influence on her life and career path. India shares how the pandemic affected her gran, who has dementia with Lewy Bodies, and how the family continue to support Brenda since she moved into a care home.

Researching ‘going out’ for people affected by dementia – including finding their way and getting lost

Meet Katie Gambier-Ross, Research Fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh.

30 September 2021

Alzheimer's Society's view on safer walking technology

Find out what we think about safer walking technology and how it relates to the needs of people affected by dementia.

Safe havens: Helping people with dementia in a difficult situation

Cleveland Police is working with local care homes to support lost vulnerable people.

30 September 2020

How to help a stranger who seems lost and confused

Here's what you can do if you meet a member of the public in need of help that you believe has dementia or memory problems. There are ways to assist the police in the event that someone who is vulnerable goes missing.

24 September 2019

Time and place: People with dementia try out a clock and a locator device

A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at new products being developed to help keep track of when it is and where you are.

Helpcards to support people with memory problems or dementia

Helpcards are for people with dementia or memory problems. They can make it easier for the person to get support when they’re out in the community.

GPS-tracking insoles for safer walking

Learn about a trial in Dorset to test global positioning system (GPS) tracking insoles within the shoes of people with dementia.

01 September 2018

How technology can help

If you're living with dementia, find out about technology that can help with different aspects of daily life.

Walking about – useful resources

Find out more about organisations that can give further information and support if a person living with dementia is walking about.

Trailing, following, checking and dementia

A person with dementia may follow someone around, check that they are nearby, or keep calling out or asking for them.

Supporting a person with dementia who walks about

If a person with dementia often walks about it can be difficult to know what to do. Read the following tips about supporting a person who walks about.

Restlessness and agitation in dementia

Restlessness and agitation are common behaviours in people living with dementia. These behaviours can be difficult for others to understand, but finding out the causes can help you to support the person.