AIM: To describe the proceedings and outcomes of a Locating Technology and Dementia Forum that brought together 109 representatives of researchers, product manufacturers, policy makers, Alzheimer Societies, clinicians, first responders, persons with dementia and care partners. METHODS: Information gathered from this event was used to create strategic direction for advancing the development and use of locating technologies among persons with dementia. RESULTS: Key recommendations from this forum include the need to: fund and conduct research pertaining to usability and effectiveness of technologies; increase awareness about the risk of missing person events; develop a guideline of strategies to manage critical wandering; and engage users in technology development and evaluation. CONCLUSION: Results are being used to guide research and to inform policies directed at the management of dementia-related wandering.
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