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This list is a reviewed collection of items prepared by the Green-Field Resource Center staff. Contact your local chapter or local library for availability of the items.

Research – Articles.

Albert, S.A. Nature of wandering in dementia: a Guttman scaling analysis of an empirical classification scheme. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (Nov 1992), v.7(11),  pp. 783-7.

Ballard, C.G., Mohan, R.C., Bannister, C., et al. Wandering in dementia sufferers. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (Aug 1991), v.6(8), pp. 611-4.

Crosby, L.J., Wyles, C.L., Verran, J.A., et al. Taxonomy of evening and nighttime behavior patterns of persons with Alzheimer’s disease. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Care and Related Disorders & Research (Mar/Apr 1993), v.8(2), pp. 7-15.

Hope, R.A. & Fairburn, C.G. Nature of wandering in dementia: a community based study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (Jul/Aug 1990), v.5(4), pp. 239-45.

Madson, J. Study of wandering in persons with senile dementia. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Care and Related Disorders & Research (Jan/Feb 1991), v.6(1), pp. 21-4.

Martino-Saltzman, D., Blasch, B.B., Morris, R.D. Travel behavior of nursing home residents perceived as wanderers and nonwanderers. Gerontologist (Oct 1991), v.31(5), pp. 666-72.

Matteson, M.A. & Linton, A. Wandering behaviors in institutionalized persons with dementia. Journal of Gerontological Nursing (Sep 1996), v.22(9), pp. 39-46.

Okawa, M., Mishima, K., Hishikawa, Y., et al. Circadian rhythm disorders in sleep-waking and body temperature in elderly patients with dementia and their treatment. Sleep (Dec 1991), v.14(6), pp. 478-85.

Ryan, J.P., McGown, J., McCaffrey, N., et al. Graphomotor perseveration and wandering in Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry & Neurology (Oct 1995), v.8(4), pp. 209-12.

Thomas, D. Wandering: a proposed definition. Journal of Gerontological Nursing  (Sep 1995), v.21(9), pp. 35-41.

Management – Books & Book Chapters.

Hoffman, S.B. & Platt, C.A. Wandering. IN: Comforting the confused: strategies for managing dementia. New York, Springer, c1990.
call no.: WM 220 H711c 1990a

Kindig, M.N. & Karnes, M. Behavioral changes: wandering. IN: Coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementing illnesses. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing, c1993. call no.: WM 220 C783 1993

Morishita, L. Wandering behavior. IN: Cummings, J.L. & Miller, B.L. (eds.) Alzheimer’s disease: treatment and long term care management New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, c1990.                  
call no.: WM 220 A477825 1990

Mace, N.L. & Rabins, P.V. (eds) Problems of behavior: wandering. IN: The 36-hour day. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, c1991.
call no.: WM 220 M33 1991

Robinson, A., Spencer, B., White, L. Understanding difficult behaviors: some practical suggestions for coping with alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses. Ypsilanti, MI: Geriatric Education Center of Michigan, 1989. Available through the alzheimer Education Program at Eastern Michigan University, 313.487.2335.

Management – Articles.

Algase, D.L. Century of progress: today’s strategies for responding to wandering behavior. Journal of Gerontological Nursing (Nov 1992), v.18(11), pp. 28-34.

Allen, K. Dementia in acute units: wandering. Nursing Standard (Nov 1994), v.9(8),  pp. 16-23.

Alzheimer’s Association. The challenge of wandering: practical approaches precede research. Research & Practice (Summer 1993), v.2(3), pp. 1-2.

Alzheimer’s Association. Wandering: keeping the person with Alzheimer’s safe and secure. National Newsletter (Winter 1991), v.11(4), p. 3.

Arno, S. & Frank, D.I. A group for “wandering” institutionalized clients with primary degenerative dementia. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care (Jul/Sep 1994), v.30(3), pp. 13-6.

Berky, P.S. Alzheimer’s by moonlight. Geriatric Nursing (Nov/Dec 1991), v.12(6), pp. 292-3.

Bonner, A.P. & Cousins, S.O. Exercise and Alzheimer’s disease: benefits and barriers. Activities, Adaptation and Aging (1996), v.20(4), pp. 21-34.

Butler, J.P. Window of wandering. Geriatric Nursing (Sep/Oct 1991), v.12(5), pp. 266-7.

Coons, D.H. Wandering. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Care and Related Disorders and Research (Jan/Feb 1988), v.3(1), pp. 31-6.

Davidhizar, R. & Cosgray, R. Helping the wanderer. Geriatric Nursing (Nov/Dec 1990), v.11(6), pp. 280-1.

Freidman, R. & Tappen, R.M. The effect of planned walking on communication in Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Jul 1991), v.39(7), pp. 650-4.

Goldsmith, S.M., Hoeffer, B. & Rader, J. Problematic wandering behavior in the cognitively impaired elderly. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services (Feb 1995), v.33(2), pp. 6-12.

Holmberg, S.K. Evaluation of a clinical intervention for wanderers on a geriatric nursing unit. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing (Feb 1997), v.11(1), pp. 21-8.

Hope, T., Tilling, K.M., Gedling, K., et al. The structure of wandering in dementia. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (Feb 1994), v.9(2), pp. 149-55.

LeMaire, D. & Lacy, R. Patience is a virtue. Caring (Aug 1994), v.13(8), pp. 60-2.

Lucero, M., Hutchinson, S., Leger-Krall, S., et al. Wandering in Alzheimer’s dementia patients. Clinical Nursing Research (May 1993), v.2(2), pp. 160-75.

Mayer, R. & Darby, S.J. Does a mirror deter wandering in demented older people? International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (Aug 1991), v.6(8), pp. 607-9.

Myers, D.L. Remedies beyond counting sheep. Provider (Feb 1996), v.22(2), pp. 62-4.

Roberts, C. The management of wandering in older people with dementia. Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing (Apr 1996), v.3(2), pp. 138-9.

Stoppe, G., Sandholzer, H., Staedt, J., et al. Sleep disturbances in the demented elderly: treatment in ambulatory care. Sleep (Dec 1995), v.18(10), pp. 844-8.

Teri, L., Rabins, P., Whitehouse, P., et al. Management of behavior disturbances in Alzheimer’s disease: current knowledge and future directions. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders (Summer 1992), v. 6(2), pp. 77-88.

Young, S. Muir, N. & Ninos, M. Managing nocturnal wandering behavior. Journal of Gerontological Nursing (1988), v.14, pp. 16-22.

Zeisel, J., Hyde, J. & Levkoff, S. Best practices: an environment behavior model for Alzheimer’s special care units. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Care and Related Disorders & Research (Mar/Apr 1994), v.9(2), pp. 4-21.

Management – Brochures.

Avoiding physical restraint use: new standards in care. A guide for residents, families and friends. Washington, DC: National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform, c1994.

Wandering. Chicago, IL: Alzheimer’s Association, c1990. Part of Just the Facts and More Series - available from the Alzheimer’s Association, single copy free, 1.800.272.3900, #ED247ZY. Also available in Spanish, titled--Divagaciones, #ED233ZS.

Management – Videos.

Reducing restraints through individualized care. Baltimore, MD: Video Press, c1991.  1 videocassette (20 min).
call no.: WT 27.1 VC no. 6 1991

Retrain, don’t restrain. Washington, DC: American Association of Homes for the Aging, c1991. 1 videocassette and manual (39 min).
call no.: WT 27.1 VC no. 148 1991

Sleep, sex and wandering. Baltimore, MD: Video Press, c1993. 1 videocassette (20 min.).
call no.: WT 30 VC no. 399 1993

Teri, Linda. Managing difficult behaviors: wandering and inappropriate sexual behaviors. Silver Spring, MD: ADEAR, c1990. 1 videocassette (15 min.).
call no.: WM 425 VC no. 20-8 1990

Safety/Design - Book Chapters.

Alzheimer’ s Association. The physical environment. IN: Guidelines for dignity: goals for specialized Alzheimer/Dementia care in residential settings. Chicago, IL: Alzheimer’s Association, c1992.  
call no:  WM 220 G947 1992

Brawley, E. Wandering guidelines. IN: Designing for Alzheimer’s disease. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, c1997.
call no:  WM 27.1 B826 1997.

Calkins, M.P. Behavior changes: wandering. IN: Design for dementia: planning environments for the elderly and the confused. Owings Mills, MD: National Health Publishing Co., c1988.
call no.: WM 27.1 C155d 1988

Chaftez, P.K. Structuring environments for dementia patients. IN: Weiner, M.F. (eds). The dementias: diagnosis and management. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, c1991.;
call no.: WM 220 D37639 1991

Cohen, U. & Day, K. Opportunities for meaningful wandering. IN: Contemporary environments for people with dementia. Baltimore,MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, c1993.
call no.: WM 27.1 C678c 1993

Cohen, U. Opportunities for meaningful wandering. IN: Holding on to home: designing environments for people with dementia. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, c1991.
call no.: WM 27.1 C678h 1991

Olson, R.V., Ehrenkrantz, E. & Hutchings, B. Access: controlling and keeping it. IN: Homes that help: advice from caregivers for creating a supportive home. Newark, NJ: New Jersey Institute of Technology Press, c1993. 
call no.:  WM 27.1 O53 1993

Safety/Design – Articles.

Chaftez, P.K. Two dimensional grid is ineffective against demented patients’ exiting through glass doors. Psychology and Aging (Mar 1990), v.5(1), pp. 146-7.

Davis, C. Making the most of wander control technology. Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management (Feb 1996), v.45 (2), pp. 34-5.

Davis, L.E. Aiding the Alzheimer’s dementia patient to live in safety and security. Caring  (Dec 1991), v.10(12), pp. 36-42.

DeBuhr, R. ID program ensures safe return. Caregiving Newsletter (Jun 1997), v.3(6), p. 12.

Dickinson, J.I., McLain, K.J. & Marshall, B.A. Effects of visual barriers on exiting behavior in a dementia care unit. Gerontologist (Feb 1995), v.35(1), pp. 127-30.

Hewawasam, L. Floor patterns limit wandering of people with Alzheimer’s. Nursing Times (May-Jun 1996), v.92(22), pp. 41-4.

Lach, H.W., Reed, T. Smith, L.J., et al. Alzheimer’s disease: assessing safety problems in the home. Geriatric Nursing (Jul/Aug 1995), v.16(4), pp. 160-4.

Martin, B. New technology makes wandering safer: departure alert montiors are broadening in scope and accuracy. Nursing Homes (May 1993), v.42(4), pp. 11-3.

Namazi, K.H., Rosner, T.T. & Calkins, M.P. Visual barriers to prevent ambulatory Alzheimer’s patients from exiting through an emergency door. Gerontologist (Oct 1989), v.29(5), pp.699-702.

Negley, E.N., Molla, P.M. & Obenchain, J. No exit: the effects of an electronic security system on confused patients. Journal of Gerontological Nursing (Aug 1990), v.16(8), pp. 21-5.

Noyes, L.E. & Silva, M.C. The ethics of locked special care units for persons with Alzheimer’s disease. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Care and Related Disorders & Research (Jul/Aug 1993), v.8(6), pp. 12-5.

Randall, P., Burkhardt, S.S. & Kutcher, J. Exterior spaces for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Care and Related Disorders & Research (Jul/Aug 1990), v.5(4), pp. 31-7.

Safe Return helps wanderers. Home Health Focus (Oct 1994), v.1(5), pp. 6-7.

Safety/Design – Pamphlets.

Safe Return: For their safety, for your peace of mind. Chicago, IL: Alzheimer’s Association, c1996. Available free by calling 1.800.272.3900, additional copies can be ordered #PF 200-R.

Law Enforcement – Books.

Hill, K. Predicting the behavior of lost person. Fairfax,VA: NASAR Conference Proceedings, c1991.

Koester, R.J. & Stooksburg, D.E. Lost subject profile for dementia of the Alzheimer type in Virginia Fairfax, VA: NASAR Conference Proceedings, c1992.

NASAR. Incident commander field handbook: search and rescue Fairfax, VA: NASAR, c1987.

NASAR. Managing the search function. Fairfax, VA: NASAR, c1987.

Law Enforcement - Videos/Kits.

Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return police training video for roll call & other briefings. Chicago, IL: Alzheimer’s Association, c1995. 1 videocassette (11 min.).
call no.: WM 220 VC no. 372 1995

Lost and found: memory loss and law enforcement officers. Turlock, CA: MedicAlert, c1993. 1 videocassette (14 min.).
call no.:  WM 220 VC no. 204 1993

Police training kit. Chicago, IL: Alzheimer’s Association, c1991. Includes Innocent Offender video, Victim, Not Criminal: The Alzheimer Sufferer handbook, curriculum manual, and Law Enforcement Officers Pocket Response Guide.
call no.:  WM 200 VC no. 93 1991  Available by calling 312.335.1110 item #ED254Z for the kit, the manual can be ordered seperately, #ED254ZA.

Other Resources:

Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return
PO Box A-3956, Chicago, IL 60690
800.272.3900

American Ambulance Association
3800 Auburn Boulevard - Suite C, Sacramento, CA 95821
916.483.3827

Fraternal Order of Police National Headquarters
1410 Donaldson Pike, A-17, Nashville, TN 37217
800.451.2711

Mountain Rescue Association
2144 South 1100 East, Suite 150-3, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
303.567.0450

National Association for Search and Rescue
4500 Southgate Place - Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 22021
703.222.6277

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
102 West Lake St., Clinton, MS 39056
800.34NAEMT

National Association of First Responders
5334 Armadillo Ave., Orange Beach, AL 36561
334.981.3383

National EMS Pilot Association
35 S. Raymond Ave - Suite 205, Pasadena, CA 91105
818.577.7600

National Flight Paramedics Association
3716 S. Yale Ave. - Suite 300, Tulsa, OK 74136
918.494.6646

National Sheriff’s Association
1450 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314
800.424.7827

National Victim Resources
PO Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20850
800.627.6872

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