Some carers 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 regular daily self-care activities, such as grooming, meal preparation, bathing, etc., as well as other kinds of activities, such as reading newspapers, cognitive stimulation activities at home, exercising, going out for a walk, chatting with friends and relatives on the phone, and handling simple household chores. Having a full life at home naturally reduces the risk of going out due to inactivity, thus reducing the risk of wandering.
