Can You Call the Police on Someone with Dementia? Navigating a Crisis Safely
According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 9 Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, often leading to unpredictable behaviors. When faced with erratic, frightening, or dangerous situations, many caregivers grapple with the difficult question: **Can you call the police on someone with dementia**?