Steps to Take When a Loved One with Dementia Goes Missing

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When a loved one with dementia goes missing, the immediate priority is to stay calm and act quickly. Start by searching your home and yard thoroughly, as they may be hiding or confused. Then call 911 and report them as missing—tell the dispatcher they have dementia. Inform neighbors, family, and friends to help search nearby. Also contact local hospitals and the Alzheimer's Association for guidance. Check familiar places they might wander to. Remember to note what they were wearing and any habi…