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What to do if someone wanders

Wandering Procedure

Search the home including the basement, attic, garage, and outdoor area.

Check to see if any of your loved one’s belongings – such as keys, wallet, clothing, luggage – are missing.

Call to check with family, friends, and neighbors.

Try to determine how long the person has been gone.  Look for clues.

Call 911 or your local police department. Provide as much detail as possible.

Inform dispatch that your loved one is enrolled in the MissingPatient.com Alert & ID system.

Please wait for the police.  If you intend to participate in the search, ensure someone remains at home in case the loved one returns.