A Scots family are desperately searching for the Good Samaritans who helped a dementia-stricken pensioner when he wandered from his home in the early hours
.Grandad-of-six Brian told his family he "took a wrong turn on the way to the bathroom" after getting out of bed on September 1, and got very lost.
A couple found him and contacted police, and managed to identify Brian and find his address, which he had forgotten after becoming confused.His daughter, Caroline Stevenson, 53, said: "Anything could have happened to my dad."He has never managed to wander away like this before."We are all worried sick about him but he is none the wiser after his little adventure.
"The police aren't allowed to tell us anything about the couple who found him because of data protection but I would love to thank them.Brian became confused and disorientated three years ago and was diagnosed with vascular dementia. His family have now watched as his condition has deteriorated but are thankful he remains lucid and able to talk to them.
Mum-of-two Caroline, who works as an optometrist, said: "Dementia is a horrendous illness, it is the worst disease."It got worse which has been so hard for our family to see."Up until three years ago you would never have believed his age until he got dementia.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police received a report of concern for a person on Fenwick Road in Giffnock around 5.55am on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
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