This presentation offers a national, research‑based view of dementia‑related missing‑person incidents, drawing on a multi‑year analysis of cases across Canada. It introduces evidence‑informed scenarios developed through University of Waterloo research that are reshaping how organizations approach staff education and risk management. The session highlights how organizations can shift from reactive responses to proactive, system‑level dementia‑safety planning. Attendees will also explore practical tools already adopted across multiple provinces, and learn to apply risk profiling and case scenario methodologies in their own residences.