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- Project Lifesaver is an innovative and rapidly growing program aiding
the victims and families suffering Alzheimer's Disease and related
disorders such as Autism.
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- Project Lifesaver uses state-of-the-art technology employing
wristband transmitters that emits a unique radio signal 24 hours a day
to locate wandering and lost adults and children.
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- If the person wanders, a call to 9-1-1 by the caregiver triggers a rapid
response search by a trained team within the Cowlitz County Search and
Rescue that is coordinated through the Sheriff’s Office.
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- Searchers use radio frequency receivers to locate the bracelets. Radio
frequency tracking is reliable, practical, and is proven effective.
Average location time using this system is less than 30 minutes.
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- Agencies using Project Lifesaver have reduced search times dramatically.
Searches that lasted hours and utilized dozens of search and rescue
personnel are now accomplished in under an hour by small specialized
teams.
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- Members of the Project Lifesaver team are specially trained, not only in
use of the electronic tracking equipment, but also in the methods to
communicate with a person who has Alzheimer's disease or related
disorder. The Project Lifesaver teams knows how to approach the person,
gain their trust and put them at ease for the trip back home.
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- The Alzheimer’s Association of Western Washington endorses and supports
Project Lifesaver. We recognize that this new technology will provide an
important safety net for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease or
related dementias in our community.
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- To help fund the program, a donation of $250 is requested upon initial
enrollment to help defray the cost of equipment. However, for those who
are not in the financial position to contribute, the equipment may be
provided free. Once on the program, participants are asked a $15.00
monthly donation to pay for the cost of replacement batteries and
wristbands.
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- Questions, Comments or
Concerns?
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