One thing that could help is trying to get to know your neighbors, esp. if they are elderly. And another thing that people don't like to use or regularly know about is calling APS (Adult Protective Services) for cases such as this poor gentleman's.
I try to know all of my neighbors around where we live so in case I don't see them leaving their houses for a while, I will just pull on up and check in on them.
I know in today's world it's hard to get to know some folks because some people are just out to make a quick buck from whomever and they don't care who they will hurt in the process. But sometimes, you just gotta get out there and check on Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
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