Archie_tect
De Skieven Architek... aka Penfold + Horace
- Location
- Northumberland
My mum [89] has age-related dementia and has no short term memory now, but is physically fit, takes care of herself and is remarkably capable for her age so her doctor doesn't consider she is 'at risk'.
She went for a walk and got lost a few weeks ago- she was unable to find her way home again and was found by a very kind lady who asked her if she was OK. Mum is very good at hiding her confusion but the lady wasn't sure and called the Police. The Police Community officer was fantastic and persuaded mum to be taken home but by this time mum couldn't remember her address. They put her picture on Facebook and by chance a friend spotted it and rang me. I rang the constable back and met them at her house. So all turned out well... she's now on the Police Register in case she does another walk-about.
As part of the back-up support, this morning the constable brought a copy of the Herbert Protocol, which is a very thorough form to complete so that a next of kin or carer of a person, thought to be at risk of going missing, can complete contact and identification details. If mum did go missing again the Police have all the information in one handy reference, including a recent photo, home address, current medication, family contact addresses and phone numbers, favourite or familiar places to check, memory triggers etc.
I can recommend getting a copy to complete if you have anyone who may be vulnerable.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/calderdale...test-news/articles/2018/the-herbert-protocol/
She went for a walk and got lost a few weeks ago- she was unable to find her way home again and was found by a very kind lady who asked her if she was OK. Mum is very good at hiding her confusion but the lady wasn't sure and called the Police. The Police Community officer was fantastic and persuaded mum to be taken home but by this time mum couldn't remember her address. They put her picture on Facebook and by chance a friend spotted it and rang me. I rang the constable back and met them at her house. So all turned out well... she's now on the Police Register in case she does another walk-about.
As part of the back-up support, this morning the constable brought a copy of the Herbert Protocol, which is a very thorough form to complete so that a next of kin or carer of a person, thought to be at risk of going missing, can complete contact and identification details. If mum did go missing again the Police have all the information in one handy reference, including a recent photo, home address, current medication, family contact addresses and phone numbers, favourite or familiar places to check, memory triggers etc.
I can recommend getting a copy to complete if you have anyone who may be vulnerable.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/calderdale...test-news/articles/2018/the-herbert-protocol/