I gotta agree with you that everyone gets lost sometimes, but generally find their way back, or call someone. But, to be gone all this times raises red flags. Most elderly people do not have dementia, as you said, but most older people don't take off out of the blue, either. I wonder how much cash they have on them? Or did they start using charge cards? I fear the worst right now, and hope for their safety. Like I said, they could be within a mile of where they left, or many miles away. Or...which I pray didn't happen.
Yes, it raises red flags. According to previous posts, this was a planned trip and they only expected to be gone a short time. They had invited another resident to go shopping at the Carrollton, Kentucky mall with them. Mary Walters did not arrange for anyone to take care of her dog. They did not take luggage. Mary Walters had a limited amount of cash with her. How much cash Ada Wasson had is unknown. They have not used their credit or debit cards.
Today’s Dayton Daily News said Ada Wasson filled her gas tank the night before they left.