As September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, the Slovenian Police are taking part in activities aimed at raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and the challenges faced by people living with dementia and their families. The police say they play a key role in locating missing people with dementia. Difficulties with spatial orientation can mean people become lost or wander away from home, making them particularly vulnerable. To support awareness, the police, together with the national professional association Spominčica – Alzheimer Slovenija, produced an informational and educational video. Police and association representatives say the video highlights the importance of reporting a missing person immediately and also explains how dementia can affect communication and behaviour. The video was premiered at a press conference organised by the Medical Chamber of Slovenia. Damjan Miklič, Head of the Homicide and Sexual Offences Section at the Criminal Police Directorate, said people with dementia are among those reported missing every year. He stressed that disappearances may happen after ordinary situations such as going for a walk or visiting a shop, or when a person moves beyond familiar surroundings. The police also urged the public to report a disappearance as soon as possible, rejecting the idea of a fixed 24- or 48-hour waiting period. They say there is no time limit for reporting a missing person and that the sooner a report is made, the better the chances of finding the person alive and unharmed. Police ask people to call 113. The article notes that dementia is a progressive brain disorder and that disorientation in time and space can lead to wandering. The police advise that members of the public who notice a confused or frightened person who appears not to know who they are or where they are going may be seeing signs of dementia, and should alert police. They also recommend that families prepare information about the person, including a description, medication details, daily routine, and contact information, and keep a recent photograph available. The police say they have cooperated with Spominčica for years and have previously opened a Dementia-Friendly Point within the Ministry of the Interior and the Police in Ljubljana, including training efforts for officers.