If someone is missing, 90 years old with dementia, should we let our supervisor know?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if it is a crime
• D. Only if there are other missing persons

Answer: (A)

Coordinating a rapid, higher-level response for a vulnerable missing person is the key idea here. A 90-year-old with dementia is at high risk, so informing your supervisor right away ensures the incident is escalated immediately, the missing-person protocol is activated, dispatch can be alerted, and resources can be mobilized without delay. It also allows for appropriate alerts to be considered or issued as soon as possible, and ensures family and agencies are kept in the loop. Waiting or treating it as something to revisit only under certain conditions would slow the response and increase danger to the person. The best action is to notify the supervisor immediately.