What is a Silver Alert?
Silver Alerts are relatively new in the United States. As of this writing, approximately 19 states are active participants in this program. Many more states are in the process of presenting their state legislatures to petition for Silver Alerts or are in the process of implementing a program.
Silver Alerts are issued primarily for those who are known to wander and become missing due to disorientation or cognitive disabilities. Alzheimer and dementia patients are the most likely to wander unexpectedly. Every 72 seconds someone will be diagnosed with dementia. Six out of ten people with dementia and other cognitive disorders will wander away at some point.
The Silver Alert criteria may vary from state to state, however, most states also recognize that loved ones with autism are known to wander and most have adopted autism in the criteria, as well. Please check your individual state for the criteria for Silver Alerts.
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SILVER ALERTS AND SPECIAL NEEDS MISSING
THAT HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION:
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JANUARY 30, 2010 Elderly Woman from Miami, FL is missing
Mercedes David, 76, is missing. She was wearing a brown coat with beige pants and glasses and suffers from Alzheimer's and takes medication for high blood pressure and diabetes. She has short gray hair, brown eyes and weighs about 160 pounds.
She was last seen in the neighborhood of Allapattah around the 2900 block of Northwest 7th Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Miami Police Department at (305) 603-6300 or 6310.
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JANUARY 27, 2010 MISSING from San Jose, California
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Ann Marie Vlahovich, 83 is missing as is her white Cadillac Seville touring sedan, license plate number 4SYC855. Neighbors phoned police to do a welfare check on the family home as neither Ann Marie or her husband were seen since January 27, 2010. Her husband was located at home and was taken to the hospital for treatment and observation, however, Ann Marie is missing. Her
family and friends are very worried.
JANUARY 21, 2010 MISSING from Raleigh, NC
Gerald Lee Mitchell Jr.,57 is missing. A Silver Alert has been issued as it is believed that he is suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment. He may be disoriented or confused. If you see Mr. Mitchell, please contact the numbers below. He was last seen on Greencastle Court, Raleigh, NC.
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Gender: Male DOB: 03/09/1952 Age: 57 Race: CAUCASION
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130 pounds
Hair Color: BROWN Hair Length: MEDIUM Eye Color: BLUE
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JANUARY 6, 2010 MISSING from Anacortes, Washington
MEDICAL ALERT: Needs MedicationKeith Anderson, 62, left his Anacortes home on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 to meet with an acquaintance, believed to live in the Arlington area. He has not returned home or contacted his family and friends.
It*s also possible that he may have gone to Sultan, WA. This is out of his character and they are very worried.
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Mr. Anderson, a retired high school counselor , who is very compassionate and loved by staff and students, has a history of medical problems and didn*t take his medication with him. He was last seen driving his white 1999 Ford Ranger pickup truck with a matching white canopy, license plate number B08111F.
Anyone who may have seen Mr. Anderson, or has info, is asked to please call Anacortes police at 360-293-4684, or your local police.
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NOVEMBER 7, 2009 MISSING Atchison County Woman-Kansas
Patricia Kimmi, 58, was reported missing Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Atchison County. Authorities believe Patricia was “forcefully removed” from her home near Horton sometime Friday evening, but declined to discuss what led to that conclusion.
Patricia Kimmi is white with brown hair and blue eyes, 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 160 pounds.
UPDATE: November 11, 2009 Signs of violence found regarding disappearance of Patricia
UPDATE: Police issue warrant on a home that had a dismantled vehicle. May have ties to Patricia's abduction. (Prayers)
Anyone with information on her whereabouts should call Atchison County Kansas Sheriff’s dispatchers at 913-367-4323
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 MISSING COUPLE FROM KANSAS
Billie "Bob" Black, 74 and Mary Lou Black, 72 are missing and both are in need of medical attention. Bob has diabetes and does not have medication with him and Mary Lou has Alzheimer's.
UPDATED NOV 12, 2009 : Still Missing
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August 20, 2009 Medical Alert in Oakley, Utah
Douglas Todd Nelson, 51 has been missing since his hospital discharge.
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Peter Achermann 82 Missing July 24 2009 Staples Minnesota
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Emma Carroll 83 of Pembroke, Georgia Missing July 18, 2009
UPDATE: November 6, 2009 Still no sign of Emma Carroll
UPDATE: October 18, 2009 Vigil held for Missing Emma Carroll
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SILVER ALERT: MISSING JULY 15, 2009
Larry "Gene" Casteel, jr 40 Cognitive Difficulties missing in Fort Worth Texas since July 15, 2009
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SILVER ALERT: MISSING JUNE 25, 2009
JULIA MADSEN 72 of NEW JERSEY MISSING June 25, 2009
ATTENTION PUBLIC: Formal searches called off after extensive searches. Please keep looking and be aware in case you may see her wandering. Thank you.
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Become Proactive and Register your loved ones who may wander, before they go missing. Registering is FREE and data is stored with confidence adhering to HIPPA laws of confidentiality. The only person with access to your registrant is yourself and law enforcement when directed should your loved one become missing.
Why register with MissingPatient.com?
• Expedite the return of a missing person that has wandered
• Reduce the strain on local and state police
• Help those suffering from memory impairment that wander
• Provide a much needed FREE community service
• Research new technology to improve the service
Wandering is most often associated with Alzheimer’s dementia, usually occurring two to four years after the onset of the disease.* Studies vary on the prevalence of wandering in dementia patients, but is estimated that 11% to 24 % wander each year.
• 5.2 million American suffer from Alzheimer’s *
• By 2040, 14 million Alzheimer’s patients *
• Average lifespan is 5 years (4 for men, 6 for women)*
• Every 72 seconds someone is diagnosed with dementia*
• By mid-century, it’ll increase to every 33 seconds. *
• 50% of those over 85 will suffer from dementia *
• 6 out of 10 with dementia will wander at some point *
• 34,000 reported wandering cases **
• 50% of wanderers not found within 24 hours had died ***
* Alzheimer’s Association (Alz.org)
** NM Silverstein, Why Long-Term Care Facilities Should Be Concerned About Wandering Behavior, ADVICE & ADVANCES
*** Study conducted by the National Search and Rescue (NASAR.ORG)
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