Damn, I wonder what was going on in his head. Was he trying to get to Saltlake City? Or did he just go for a walk and got lost, then tried to hitchhike back home in the wrong direction?
“Mr. Black is a very, very congenial and a jovial person when you talk to him,” said Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg. “He warms his way and you think, ‘What can we do to help you?’”
However, eight years ago, the 91-year-old man was diagnosed with dementia.
I experienced a few folks who had dementia. I’d have some great convos about very specific topics. Then suddenly everything goes 180 and treat me like a stranger or repeat the same things.
Without another person helping them, it’s really rough.
I just watched a news show on NHK saying they have about 18,000 cases of ppl with dementia wandering off every year in japan. And that number going up every year.
Well shit. That’s… That’s legit dangerous. Japan could honestly use an influx of elderly care workers, I hope they realize that before it’s too late. I know immigration isn’t any more popular in most countries than in the US, but that is scary.
So, of those 18K cases, most ppl are found quickly. They said only about 300 per year stay lost. For those families, reach, very serious / sad.
Anyone who loses a loved one to Dementia has my condolences. I count myself very lucky that it doesn’t run in either side of my family, the thought of my dad or mom being in mental anguish and confusion terrifies me.
