Whenever I see a Silver Alert while driving on the highway or watching TV, my heartstrings pull as I think about my own grandparents being disoriented and confused. To my joy, a police department in Maryland shared a touching story [1] on Facebook of an elderly woman who was found in the woods after her daughter reported her missing.

Officers were called to search for a missing 81-year-old woman with dementia in Charles County. They found her after 40 minutes lost in the woods — she seemed perplexed by their arrival and asked if they were taking a walk too. But she was relieved since she also admitted she had lost her way. Instead of confusing her further, the officers responded that they were, in fact, out for a walk. As the officers walked her home, they asked her what the key to a healthy life was, and she responded, "Eat good and stay active." It's a simple story but one that reminds us of how valuable human interactions are! Our elders are full of incredible advice [2] that we forget too often. Read the full story and prepare to have your heart warmed.