02-06-2010, 02:56 PM
Over the last few weeks I have seen an older man walking alone on the highways, either going from Keaau to Hilo, or Keaau to Pahoa or opposite directions. One day I saw him in the Keaau post office and the manager was asking him if his daughter had received the letter he gave him to hand to her. The man seemed confused. Having experienced it in my family, I would say he could be suffering alzheimers. Confusion and wandering are classic symptoms.
He looks Asian, and is usually wearing dark pants, a lighter shirt, white shoes and carries a big black bag, sometimes over his shoulder. I see him often in the heat of the day, and his bag seems heavy.
I used to see him rarely but in the last few days I have seen him every time I drive from HPP to Hilo or back. I feel I should do something. I think I will stop in the post office and ask if they know who he is and perhaps I can try to contact his family or help in some way. It is just so sad to see him out in the heat of the day walking so far.
Has anyone else seen this man or know who he is?