Multiple Silver Alerts Issued for Missing Dementia Patients in Missouri, Florida, Texas

Several Silver Alerts have been issued across the United States for elderly individuals with dementia who have gone missing, prompting community searches and law enforcement appeals for public assistance. In Jacksonville, Florida, Doris Rhoden, a 74-year-old woman with dementia, was safely found after a vigilant citizen spotted her vehicle and notified authorities. Meanwhile, in Ocala, Florida, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 83-year-old Howard Fenner, last seen leaving his home and possibly driving a gold 2005 Toyota Camry. In Seguin, Texas, Bernice Dedek, 69, was reported missing, and authorities have issued a Silver Alert, requesting anyone with information to call 911. These cases highlight the ongoing challenges and dangers faced by elderly individuals with cognitive impairments and emphasize the critical role of community vigilance and rapid response from law enforcement.