Assisted Living Education for Elopement Prevention and Response

Elopement — when a resident wanders away or exits a facility unsupervised — is one of the most dangerous and emotionally charged risks in assisted living communities and memory care settings.

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A Multi-faceted Approach to Reducing Elopement Risk

Keeping residents safe is a continuous challenge for senior living administrators. This is especially true when it comes to elopement. To successfully minimize a facility’s elopement risk, a multi-faceted approach is necessary. This involves implementing technology measures, maintaining physical barriers that do not impede fire safety, developing a comprehensive action plan, and ensuring staff are well-trained to assess and manage such situations. Most importantly, senior living administrators and staff need a solid understanding of why residents attempt elopement.

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