Mother is 92 has dementia and lives with me. I have an ongoing problem with her wanting to leave and go home. When we're in the house, I can control it with door locks calm voice and distractions. Outside is another story. I cant take her outside to sit on the patio for fresh air, because if the mood strikes, she'll take off. I cant restrain her so I just try and stay in front of her and herd her back in the house. Its quite the show to watch, shes mad because I wont let her go and sometimes she'll start yelling for help. Anyone else have this problem?
I have read about tracking devices, but, that only helps you locate them after they are lost. It doesn't protect them from walking to traffic, getting into a strange car, etc. Are your neighbors aware of the situation, so if they see her yelling, they won't call the police?