WE DID IT!! THE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND SILVER ALERTS FOR SENIORS ON FOOT HAS OFFICIALLY PASSED AND I AM BEYOND THRILLED!! THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THE 358 PEOPLE WHO STOOD WITH ME TO GET THIS DONE!! WE WILL KEEP WATCHING TO ENSURE THE IMPLEMENTATION IS FLAWLESS FOR …
March 4, 2018
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The State of Maryland Silver Alert program currently only addresses critically missing seniors with cognitive issues such as dementia or Alzheimer's that are travelling in cars, not by foot. Many of these seniors do wander away on foot and time is of the essence in finding them and returning them to their loved ones. A hearing on a new Maryland law, revising the current Silver Alert policy will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Please show your support for this revision by signing this petition! To see the proposed bill click on link, http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb1209F...
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Reached 250 supporters
February 22, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
February 22, 2018
43 Comments
No individual nor family should have to endure the suffering that Daniel F. DeHaven and his family did. To not be able to utilize all available resources in the face of a life threatening situation for another human being is an atrocity. Help us help those who can't help themselves.
I followed Mr. Dehaven's story very closely because my mother also has Alzheimer's. I am not a resident of MD, but state lines are meaningless if my mother, who lives in the District, goes missing. Please update this policy to include missing seniors on foot. It might have saved Mr. Dehaven's life!
I was shocked Silver Alert doesn't cover those on foot. If the purpose of the program is to save lives, then why on earth are these folks excluded.
As many seniors with dementia or Alzheimers go missing while walking, as often they have stopped driving. Since the Silver Alert only addresses those driving, it is imperative that it also include those who go missing on foot.
Why would method of transportation limit us from finding someone who is lost? Does it with children?
I support this. RIP Danny!
Does not make sense for these alerts to follow the precedence of amber alerts where a getaway vehicle is required. There is no reason to assume a missing elderly person would have access to a car
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WE DID IT!! THE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND SILVER ALERTS FOR SENIORS ON FOOT HAS OFFICIALLY PASSED AND I AM BEYOND THRILLED!! THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THE 358 PEOPLE WHO STOOD WITH ME TO GET THIS DONE!! WE WILL KEEP WATCHING TO ENSURE THE IMPLEMENTATION IS FLAWLESS FOR …
March 4, 2018
Final supporters
The State of Maryland Silver Alert program currently only addresses critically missing seniors with cognitive issues such as dementia or Alzheimer's that are travelling in cars, not by foot. Many of these seniors do wander away on foot and time is of the essence in finding them and returning them to their loved ones. A hearing on a new Maryland law, revising the current Silver Alert policy will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Please show your support for this revision by signing this petition! To see the proposed bill click on link, http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hb/hb1209F...
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 22, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
February 22, 2018
43 Comments
Not only is this so important, it is absolutely necessary. So many seniors with dementia and other memory issues don’t drive at all. Many of them do walk, wandering from the safety of their own yards or from a store, easily becoming confused and unaware of their surroundings. Please revise this system of alerting the public to the needs of these seniors who need us
No individual nor family should have to endure the suffering that Daniel F. DeHaven and his family did. To not be able to utilize all available resources in the face of a life threatening situation for another human being is an atrocity. Help us help those who can't help themselves.
I followed Mr. Dehaven's story very closely because my mother also has Alzheimer's. I am not a resident of MD, but state lines are meaningless if my mother, who lives in the District, goes missing. Please update this policy to include missing seniors on foot. It might have saved Mr. Dehaven's life!
I was shocked Silver Alert doesn't cover those on foot. If the purpose of the program is to save lives, then why on earth are these folks excluded.
As many seniors with dementia or Alzheimers go missing while walking, as often they have stopped driving. Since the Silver Alert only addresses those driving, it is imperative that it also include those who go missing on foot.
Why would method of transportation limit us from finding someone who is lost? Does it with children?
I support this. RIP Danny!
Does not make sense for these alerts to follow the precedence of amber alerts where a getaway vehicle is required. There is no reason to assume a missing elderly person would have access to a car
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Not only is this so important, it is absolutely necessary. So many seniors with dementia and other memory issues don’t drive at all. Many of them do walk, wandering from the safety of their own yards or from a store, easily becoming confused and unaware of their surroundings. Please revise this system of alerting the public to the needs of these seniors who need us