Silver Alert is a life-saving program in Wisconsin for individuals who are sixty years of age and older living with Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, or another cognitive impairment. Individuals living with one of these conditions may have instances when they walk or drive away from home and get lost. If an individual with dementia goes missing, a Silver Alert can be issued to the public throughout the state to help locate them. Family or loved ones of someone with dementia can contact local law enforcement to suggest that a Silver Alert be pursued.

If the following criteria are m...