A recent wave of missing seniors has families across the nation on alert for elderly loved ones who are more mobile and active in warm weather and get separated, disoriented or in the worst case, lost and can’t find their way home. This is especially worrisome in the summer heat when seniors can become quickly dehydrated. The warm and bright summer days can be alluring and dangerous for the elderly and that’s why Senior Helpers has launched the “Senior Lost and Found Action Plan.” It’s a powerful checklist for families to follow if their elderly loved one gets separated or lost.

This article was syndicated and originally appeared on the Senior Helpers website.