Many have been instructed to stay away from strangers and as a result will not answer or talk back to searchers when called by name. Old Their navigational and direction skills are much more developed. They are generally oriented to their familiar surroundings and become confused in a strange environment. They may intentionally run away to avoid punishment, gain attention, or sulk. They often will not answer when called.
Darkness usually brings on a willingness to accept help and be found.
Children this age suffer from the same fears and problems that adults would, but with a greater sense of helplessness. Years Old Possibly suffering from senility or Alzheimer's disease. They may be hard of hearing or deaf which can present problems with detection. They are easily attracted by something that strikes their fancy. Their orientation is to past environments rather than the present.