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Project Lifesaver
PROJECT LIFESAVER designed as a rapid response search and rescue service, using state of the art technologies and strategies to prevent or reduce the potential of harm to individuals suffering from Alzheimer's, Downs Syndrome, Autism, traumatic brain injuries, and cognitive impairments. These individuals may tend to wander away from their residences and become confused or lost.The one-ounce transmitter emits a personalized silent constant pulsating radio signal 24-hrs a day. The transmitter is housed in a wristband unit that looks like a watch. It can be worn on the wrist or ankle. The radio signal can be located up to several miles away on land or in the air. Once notified the team responds on the ground to the wanderer's area and starts searching with the mobile locator tracking system.
Project Lifesaver is made available at no cost as funding is available in the AAA8 region through grants and private donations (fundraising). The average unit cost is $300. If you would like to make a donation to the program, you can do so by calling 1-800-331-2644. You may designate the donation by county.