A Buffalo woman’s wife with Alzheimer’s vanished during a nap but was found unharmed, prompting plans to move her into a memory care facility for better safety and care.

A Buffalo woman caring for her wife with Alzheimer’s experienced a frightening incident when her spouse wandered away during a nap, disappearing despite a tracking device. Found cold but unharmed hours later, the event heightened concerns about safety and led the caregiver to consider moving her wife into a memory care facility. These specialized centers focus on residents’ abilities, offering personalized activities and supportive environments to improve quality of life. The caregiver hopes such care will allow her to reconnect with her wife as a spouse, preserving their bond amid the challenges of dementia.