Dementia patients at risk as families struggle without supportA 66-year-old man from Stinkwater, a village north of Pretoria has been missing since March 2025. Amos Modikwe Shiang was living with dementia when he disappeared, and his family are losing hope in finding him. “Most dementia care takes place at home, where family members and caregivers provide the greatest support. She says some families seek out support from community organisations such as day centres or support groups, ‘which can ease the strain on caregivers while offering valuable social engagement for the person living with dementia.’But in Stinkwater, no community organisation offering such support exists. He emphasises that there’s no waiting period for reporting a missing person.