Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1567 of 1700
What is eloping in a facility?
- Going to bed early and refusing meals that night
- Trying to leave when it is not safe
- Joining a group activity in the day room
- Walking to the dining room without help
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Correct answer: Trying to leave when it is not safe
Eloping is risky because a person with dementia may leave the building and be unable to get back safely.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026