Part 2: When Every Minute Counts Planning Before a Vulnerable Loved One Goes Missing

In Part 2 of Solving Life’s Next Chapter, host Lydia Wietsma continues her important conversation with Nancy Martinez and Officer Nicole Upshaw from the Chandler Police Department about protecting vulnerable seniors and children who may wander or become lost.

Nancy explains how Chandler’s successful Return Me Safe program gives police officers immediate access to important information about participating residents. Families can provide a current photograph, physical description, communication needs, medical or cognitive conditions, and other helpful details before an emergency occurs. If that person goes missing, officers have information available to help identify, locate, and safely return them to their family or caregiver as quickly as possible.

This preparation is especially important for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or another condition that may cause confusion or wandering. When a vulnerable person is missing, every minute counts particularly during Arizona’s extreme summer heat.

If your community does not have a program called Return Me Safe, Nancy encourages families to contact their local police department through its non-emergency phone number. Ask whether the department offers a vulnerable-person registry, special-needs database, wandering-response program, or a similar safety resource. Families may be able to submit a current photograph and description, so officers have helpful information available if their loved one is ever reported missing.

The success of Chandler’s Return Me Safe program, along with the work of the Chandler Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit, is encouraging other communities to consider similar programs. However, families should not wait for an emergency to learn what resources are available.

Be proactive. Contact your local police department, keep recent photographs of your loved one, update their information regularly, and create a family safety plan. Preparing today could help officers find your vulnerable loved one faster and prevent a frightening situation from becoming a tragedy.

Lydia Wietsma is a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) who helps seniors and their families navigate life transitions with confidence. She is also the author of Solving Life's Next Chapter, available on Amazon, providing trusted guidance for families facing probate, senior housing decisions, and real estate transitions.

Delivering Solutions for Homes with Reverse Mortgages, Seniors, Military, & Probate. I am a Certified Probate, Reverse Mortgages, Senior, Military Residential Specialist, and handling an inherited property through probate. Working with more difficult cases is my specialty. As an agent and valley resident, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling Arizona real estate. You will benefit from my understanding of the area, and I will provide you with up-to-date information on the ever-changing real estate market... I will dedicate myself to listening to your real estate needs and exceeding your expectations. My Areas of Expertise: ✅ Probate and Inherited Property Sales ✅ Reverse Mortgage Real Estate Solutions ✅ Senior Downsizing and Relocation Services ✅ Veteran and Military Family Relocations Helping with solutions for your 

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Part 2: When Every Minute Counts Planning Before a Vulnerable Loved One Goes Missing
In Part 2 of Solving Life&rsquo;s Next Chapter, host Lydia Wietsma continues her important conversation with Nancy Martinez and Officer Nicole Upshaw from the Chandler Police Department about protecting vulnerable seniors and children who may wander or become lost.
Nancy explains how Chandler&rsquo;s successful Return Me Safe program gives police officers immediate access to important information about participating residents. Families can provide a current photograph, physical description, communication needs, medical or cognitive conditions, and other helpful details before an emergency occurs. If that person goes missing, officers have information available to help identify, locate, and safely return them to their family or caregiver as quickly as possible.
This preparation is especially important for seniors living with Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, dementia, or another condition that may cause confusion or wandering. When a vulnerable person is missing, every minute counts particularly during Arizona&rsquo;s extreme summer heat.
If your community does not have a program called Return Me Safe, Nancy encourages families to contact their local police department through its non-emergency phone number. Ask whether the department offers a vulnerable-person registry, special-needs database, wandering-response program, or a similar safety resource. Families may be able to submit a current photograph and description, so officers have helpful information available if their loved one is ever reported missing.
The success of Chandler&rsquo;s Return Me Safe program, along with the work of the Chandler Police Department&rsquo;s Behavioral Health Unit, is encouraging other communities to consider similar programs. However, families should not wait for an emergency to learn what resources are available.
Be proactive. Contact your local police department, keep recent photographs of your loved one, update their information regularly, and create a family safety plan. Preparing today could help officers find your vulnerable loved one faster and prevent a frightening situation from becoming a tragedy.
Lydia Wietsma is a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES&reg;) who helps seniors and their families navigate life transitions with confidence. She is also the author of Solving Life's Next Chapter, available on Amazon, providing trusted guidance for families facing probate, senior housing decisions, and real estate transitions.
Delivering Solutions for Homes with Reverse Mortgages, Seniors, Military, &amp; Probate. I am a Certified Probate, Reverse Mortgages, Senior, Military Residential Specialist, and handling an inherited property through probate. Working with more difficult cases is my specialty. As an agent and valley resident, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling Arizona real estate. You will benefit from my understanding of the area, and I will provide you with up-to-date information on the ever-changing real estate market... I will dedicate myself to listening to your real estate needs and exceeding your expectations. My Areas of Expertise: ✅ Probate and Inherited Property Sales ✅ Reverse Mortgage Real Estate Solutions ✅ Senior Downsizing and Relocation Services ✅ Veteran and Military Family Relocations Helping with solutions for your&nbsp;
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Helping families navigate senior transitions, probate real estate, inherited homes, and life's next chapter with compassion, education, and expert guidance.

Solving Life's Next Chapter is a trusted Arizona radio show hosted by Lydia Wietsma, Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), author, and co-owner of NextHome Power Realty. Airing every Sunday at 3:00 PM on KKNT 960 AM The Patriot, the show helps seniors, caregivers, adult children, executors, and families confidently navigate the many decisions that come with aging, inheritance, and major life transitions.

Each week, Lydia interviews leading professionals in elder law, estate planning, probate, senior living, memory care, healthcare, reverse mortgages, financial planning, home safety, veterans' resources, and fraud prevention. Listeners receive practical advice, expert insights, and real-life solutions to help avoid costly mistakes while planning for the future.

Whether you're planning ahead, caring for aging parents, selling an inherited home, navigating probate, exploring assisted living or memory care, or simply preparing for retirement,Solving Life's Next Chapterprovides trusted education designed specifically for families throughout Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun Lakes, Apache Junction, Goodyear, Phoenix, and communities across Arizona.

Popular topics include:
Probate and inherited property
Downsizing and senior moves
Dementia and Alzheimer's education
Senior living and memory care
Estate planning and beneficiary deeds
Powers of Attorney and guardianships
Reverse mortgages explained
Senior scams and fraud prevention
Caregiver support and resources
Selling a home for maximum value—not just to investors
Aging in place vs. moving to a senior community
Healthcare transitions and long-term care planning

If you're searching for answers about Arizona probate, selling an inherited home, senior housing options, caregiving resources, or real estate for seniors, this show delivers reliable guidance from professionals who understand the challenges families face every day.

Host: Lydia Wietsma, CPRES®, SRES® - 602.688.4310
Author:Solving Life's Next Chapter (Available on Amazon)
Website: SolvingLifesNextChapter.com
Brokerage: NextHome Power Realty
Listen: Sundays at 3:00 PM on KKNT 960 AM The Patriot

Website Probate Website with helpful tips 

Buy my book Amazon Link to my Book 

Solving Life's Next Chapter is more than a real estate radio show—it's your trusted resource for making informed decisions, protecting your family's future, and moving confidently into life's next chapter.

Solving Life's Next Chapter is a trusted Arizona radio show hosted by Lydia Wietsma, Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES&reg;), Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), author, and co-owner of NextHome Power Realty. Airing every Sunday at 3:00 PM on KKNT 960 AM The Patriot, the show helps seniors, caregivers, adult children, executors, and families confidently navigate the many decisions that come with aging, inheritance, and major life transitions.
Each week, Lydia interviews leading professionals in elder law, estate planning, probate, senior living, memory care, healthcare, reverse mortgages, financial planning, home safety, veterans' resources, and fraud prevention. Listeners receive practical advice, expert insights, and real-life solutions to help avoid costly mistakes while planning for the future.
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<li>Downsizing and senior moves</li>
<li>Dementia and Alzheimer's education</li>
<li>Senior living and memory care</li>
<li>Estate planning and beneficiary deeds</li>
<li>Powers of Attorney and guardianships</li>
<li>Reverse mortgages explained</li>
<li>Senior scams and fraud prevention</li>
<li>Caregiver support and resources</li>
<li>Selling a home for maximum value&mdash;not just to investors</li>
<li>Aging in place vs. moving to a senior community</li>
<li>Healthcare transitions and long-term care planning</li>
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If you're searching for answers about Arizona probate, selling an inherited home, senior housing options, caregiving resources, or real estate for seniors, this show delivers reliable guidance from professionals who understand the challenges families face every day.
Host: Lydia Wietsma, CPRES&reg;, SRES&reg; - 602.688.4310 Author: Solving Life's Next Chapter (Available on Amazon) Website: SolvingLifesNextChapter.com Brokerage: NextHome Power Realty Listen: Sundays at 3:00 PM on KKNT 960 AM The Patriot
Website <a href="https://probaterealtyhelp.com/">Probate Website with helpful tips </a>
Buy my book <a href="https://a.co/d/04azAEUB">Amazon Link to my Book </a>
Solving Life's Next Chapter is more than a real estate radio show&mdash;it's your trusted resource for making informed decisions, protecting your family's future, and moving confidently into life's next chapter.

Solving Life's Next Chapter

As a real estate probate specialist helping people solve their loved one’s final challenges, the critical (and often hidden or misunderstood) details of having not only one’s life in order, but one’s documents safely up to date is vitally important.
Many people fail to prepare correctly for their end of life and those who are left managing everything are often in the dark. Lydia wrote Solving Life’s Next Chapter to offer basic guidance to the average person who may be managing a parent’s property after death, or another loved one.

As a real estate probate specialist helping people solve their loved one&rsquo;s final challenges, the critical (and often hidden or misunderstood) details of having not only one&rsquo;s life in order, but one&rsquo;s documents safely up to date is vitally important. Many people fail to prepare correctly for their end of life and those who are left managing everything are often in the dark. Lydia wrote&nbsp;Solving Life&rsquo;s Next Chapter&nbsp;to offer basic guidance to the average person who may be managing a parent&rsquo;s property after death, or another loved one.