Missing Seniors Found Safe in Florida

The Ocoee Police Department has successfully located Shirley Anderson, a 90-year-old woman with dementia who went missing from an assisted living facility. Anderson was last seen near Tomyn Boulevard in Ocoee, Florida, raising concerns about safety protocols for elderly residents in care facilities. In a separate incident, the Broward Sheriff's Office reported that Maria Alves, a 69-year-old woman also suffering from dementia, was found safe after being missing from Deerfield Beach, Florida. These cases highlight the challenges faced by authorities in locating vulnerable individuals with cognitive impairments and the importance of community involvement in such efforts. Additionally, a 15-year-old girl named Julia Rodrigues-Lopez was reported missing in Deerfield Beach, prompting an ongoing search by local deputies. Authorities continue to seek public assistance in locating missing persons, emphasizing the critical role of timely information sharing.