Long-time Californian Lee Ferrero hopped into his car to go home after a work meeting. He had been making the trip for decades, but as his trip went along, things didn’t go as planned. After a few hours later, he somehow found himself in an open farmland in unfamiliar territory. After pulling out a few maps, he then realized that he unknowingly drove two hours past the turnoff to his home. A visit to a specialist later confirmed that Ferrero, 64, was already in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Aimless wandering is a common symptom of Alzheimer’s, and it is estimated that about six in every ten people with the condition exhibit the behavior. Wandering can happen in various contexts like on foot or while driving, and the Alzheimer’s Association says that wanderers not found within 24 hours are highly likely to suffer serious injuries or worse.
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