EL PASO, Texas -- A missing woman with memory loss, who disappeared from her home Wednesday morning, has been found. According to the Alzheimer's Association, 60 percent of people with dementia will wander off at some point.

"And if they're not found in less than 24 hours, there's a high risk of injury or even death," said Susie Vargas, of the Alzheimer's Association.

Vargas said MedicAlert bracelets and a new GPS tracking system called comfort zone can help, but they come with a high price tag. Currently, the association's El Paso chapter is out of funds to help offset the cost.

"But we try to refer them to other agencies that can help them financially," said Vargas.

The association also has programs to help support the 24-hour care and supervision needed for an Alzheimer's patient.

"We can send a volunteer to their homes so the caregiver can take a break," said Vargas.

Anyone with difficulty paying for the cost of care for an Alzheimer's patient, or those who don't qualify for Medicare, is encouraged to contact the Alzheimer's Association for help.

As for Maria Alicia Del Real Melendez, 57, she was located in Juarez Thursday evening.

Melendez suffers from memory loss and also needs insulin daily for diabetes. Melendez's son, Aldolfo Del Real, had been looking for his mother since she wandered away from her south central El Paso Wednesday morning. Family members posted fliers with her picture and description all over the area.

"It's really hard to go through," said Del Real. "I've never experienced it before. It's really hard to go through, and I don't wish it on anybody."

Del Real told KFOX, Melendez was found in good condition, and a family member had picked her up to bring her home.