Dementia Network Calgary – Missing Seniors Campaign

Four times a week. That’s how often older adults are reported missing in Calgary.

Do you know what to do?

The Resource Guide for People at Risk of Going Missing is a tool for people at risk, their families, friends, and caregivers.  This resource is a product of work begun by a grassroots initiative started by a group of seniors which grew into a formal collaboration working to address the issue of missing older adults.

By 2042, the number of seniors in Calgary will grow to more than 280,000, at which point they will comprise 15% of Calgary’s total population. As people age, they can become more vulnerable – facing challenges with memory, the ability to find their way and problem solve. Vulnerable older adults can go missing anytime, anywhere and it can be a life-or-death situation.

The Resource Guide, a video filmed in Calgary highlighting the importance of taking action and complete list of community partners can be found by visiting www.missingseniors.ca