Updated: Feb. 26, 2026 at 2:23 PM EST
|By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers
When a loved one’s memory fades due to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, they might start to get restless and even try to slip out of the house. The Aging Untold experts explain why it happens and offer tips for caregivers, including how to develop a plan if your loved one does wander.