FAIRMONT, W.Va. (KDKA) -- The body of a missing Washington County woman has been found near Fairmont, West Virginia. Ellen Donahoo, 76, went missing on Monday night after she was last seen in the area of Kusch Road and Daniels Run Road in New Bethlehem Township, Washington County. Pennsylvania State Police issued an alert to be on the lookout for Donahoo because she suffered from dementia.
Main Idea: Ellen Donahoo, a missing Washington County woman, was found dead near Fairmont, West Virginia, and police say they do not believe foul play was involved.
Key Points:
A missing older adult found dead shows the risk for families and caregivers when someone with dementia goes out alone, and police alerts may not always prevent tragedy.
Pennsylvania State Police alerts can help communities respond faster to missing people with dementia, which may save lives in some cases.
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The missing woman at the center of the article; the story reports she was found dead.
Issued the alert to be on the lookout for Donahoo because of her dementia.
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