رجل عمره ٧٧ سنة عنده زهايمر متوسط، يعيش مع زوجته. خرج من البيت مرتين هذا الشهر ليلاً وتاه، ووجده الجيران بعد ساعات. زوجته متعبة ولا تريد نقله لدار رعاية. أي نصيحة للأسرة أنسب؟

A 77-year-old man with moderate Alzheimer’s lives with his wife. He has left home at night twice this month and got lost, found by neighbours hours later. His wife is exhausted but does not want residential care. Which advice to the family is most appropriate?

1. A strong sedative throughout the day
2. Letting him go out alone to keep his independence
3. Secure locks, an ID bracelet and alerting neighbours
4. Tying him to the bed when the family goes out

Answer: C) Secure locks, an ID bracelet and alerting neighbours. Wandering is common in dementia. Safety comes from environmental changes (locks, door alarms), ID bracelets, a recent photo and regular activity. Sedatives and restraint cause harm.