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Facts on Persons with Dementia Who Become Lost

All persons with dementia, whether from Alzheimers or other causes, are at risk of becoming lost.

Characteristics of Patients Found Alive

Characteristics of Patients Found Dead

Age: 48 to 102 years

Age: 60 to 91 years

Gender: 52% male

Gender: 67% male

Became lost while:
  Walking: 88%
  Driving: 7%

Became lost while:
  Walking: 90%
  Driving: 9%
  Hitchhiking: 1%

Where they resided:

Where they resided:

Where they were found:

Where they were found: