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What Is the Herbert Protocol Tag for Dementia? A Guide to Safeguarding

An estimated 70% of people living with dementia will go missing at least once, creating a distressing and high-risk situation for families. To assist with a swift police response, the Herbert Protocol was established, and while there is no single universal "Herbert protocol tag for dementia," some regional police initiatives offer supplementary NFC tags or Bluetooth tracking devices alongside the protocol's core information form.

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What is it called when an elderly person goes missing?

According to the Alzheimer's Association, 6 out of 10 people with dementia will wander and become lost at least once, creating a life-threatening situation. So, what is it called when an elderly person goes missing? The most common term for this emergency is a "Silver Alert," a public notification system designed to help locate missing senior citizens or other vulnerable adults.

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