Let’s review what you have learned
- Walking around or walking away is common.
- Walking can be healthy exercise, reduce boredom, and be a common habit or routine of the person.
- Walking away or walking alone might be a safety risk.
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Concerns about walking and getting lost can be very upsetting to the person living with dementia and the carer.
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It is important to identify possible reasons for walking around or walking away.
- How you respond to the desire to walk should be based on the possible reasons for it.
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If one approach doesn’t work, try another one.
- Realize that there may be worse, but also better moments.
- Take a deep breath and think about the best ways to respond that will be the least distressing to you and the person living with dementia.
If you want to know more about how to plan an enjoyable day, please refer to the
Lesson 5. An enjoyable day in Module 4.
You finished this lesson, well done! 
