NHK Documentary S2014E15: Wandering Off: People with Dementia Go Missing
- Aired: 2014-07-12
- Time: 16:10:00
- Runtime: 50 minutes
Overview
People in Japan are facing a difficult challenge. More and more dementia patients are going missing. Nearly 10,000 of them wander off a year, and many die before they're found. Family members and authorities are struggling to keep them safe. On this program, we examine what happens to people with dementia who disappear.