How to respond when a loved one with dementia goes missing

https://independentyears.birchreport.com/posts/how-to-respond-when-a-loved-one-with-dementia-goes-missing

Call 911 immediately—don't waste time searching on your own. Then contact local hospitals and the Alzheimer's Association's Safe Return program. Let dispatchers know your loved one has dementia and may be disoriented or unable to speak clearly. While waiting, check familiar spots like bus stops or old workplaces, but stay near your phone. Keep a recent photo and list of favorite places ready for search teams. Most of all, breathe and remember: quick action is your strongest tool.