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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725
Someone close to me was out and about with her caregiver and started yelling she was being kidnapped. She was not but some busybody retired LEO decided to follow them out to the caregiver's car and then demanded ID and the phone of the patient from the caregiver. The caregiver called her company and the company made other calls. Lots of headaches because of a overzealous retired LEO.
Once they were out of the store it should not have been anyone's business.
People do get kidnapped but use some common sense and do not jump to conclusions especially if there is a person with dementia involved. Pay attention to details in other words.
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Someone yelling they are being kidnapped is everyone's business. You were a bit harsh saying the individual was overzealous in trying to make sure all was OK. If it were you and the kidnapper said, "oh, she has dementia, pay her no mind," and allowed you to be kidnapped, you'd be screaming that the guy could have helped and didn't. Be glad someone was concerned about the lady. My husband suffered from Parkinsons dementia before he died and sometimes said odd things in public including that he didn't know who I was or why I was with him. I was always appreciative that people were concerned enough to want to help him, even if it was awkward for me. Be thankful there are people out there who care enough about total strangers to get involved in trying to help them. You may need one yourself some day.