Elder Care Guide and Information

An electronic tracking device is helping save the lives of Alzheimer’s sufferers, the emotional strain of caregivers and the budgets of local sheriff’s departments.

Project LifeSaver, offered by Sheriff offices in numerous communities around the country, is a program that equips those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive disorders with a mobile locator bracelets that allow them to be found in case they wander off.

Typically, people are found within minutes rather than days which brings great peace of mind to families. Not only is it a great emotional relief for worried families, it’s a huge money saver for local law enforcement.

Traditional searches without Project LifeSaver requires scores of people, tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars per search and could take days. This system costs a fraction of that, uses far fewer people and takes hours.

To find out if your community is enrolled in the program, contact your local Sheriff’s department or the folks at Project Lifesaver.

Filed under: Caregiver Stress Management, Alzheimer's Disease