The wandering behavior of individuals with dementia is a puzzling behavior, and strategies for responding to it often are poorly grounded. However, advances in the understanding of neuro-cognitive factors contributing to wandering now may provide important clues for designing nursing approaches. In this article, such advances are summarized, and implications and strategies for practice are delineated.
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