Silver Alerts: When Seniors Go Missing

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 22, 2017

Over-65's are the fastest growing segment of NYC's population and the number of "silver alerts" issued when a senior suffering from dementia goes missing are on the rise. Jim O’Grady, WNYC features reporter, reports on one case and at the systems in place to help them find home in his new story.

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