Some caregivers only remind the elders to stay at home to avoid getting lost, but they are troubled when the elders do not listen to them. This approach is usually ineffective because it neglects the need for the elderly to establish a regular and organized schedule at home, which includes daily self-care activities such as meals, grooming, bathing, etc., as well as other activities such as exercising, reading newspapers, cognitive stimulation activities at home, chatting with friends and relatives on the phone, handling simple household chores, and taking walks outside the home. Having a full life at home naturally reduces the risk of wandering away from home due to inactivity and thus reduces the risk of wandering away from home.
