Elderly missing

●Urgent

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Traffic
Drowning
Heat or cold exposure
Fall injury

Quick summary

Call police now. Search nearby water and roads. Share photo and medical info.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 and local police immediately — report vulnerable missing adult
Step 2: Search nearby within 1–2 km first — most wanderers stay close
Step 3: Check water bodies, roadways, and bus stops
Step 4: Share recent photo, medical conditions, and medications
Step 5: Alert neighbours and local shops — they often spot wanderers

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume they will return on their own overnight.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT search only far away — most are within 1.6 km.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 and local police station. Mention dementia and medical vulnerability.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hospitals receive confused walk-ins — call ER desks in area.

When Professional Care Is Needed

Any missing dementia patient is high risk — report without delay day or night.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hypothermia, dehydration, and injury common after 12 hours missing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical review after return even if seemingly fine.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Activate police and community search. Medical decisions after safe return.

Call 112

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