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Project Lifesaver cautions against attempts to locate missing Alzheimer's patients with GPS based systems - we explain why

Project Lifesaver  has completed over 1,000  Successful Search & Rescue Missions  for Wandering Victims Of Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Down syndrome and related dementia type Disorders.  All persons were found using Project Lifesaver at a 100% recovery rate. All persons were found alive and returned home. Project Lifesaver uses electronic tracking systems to locate the patient during a wandering incident. Project Lifesaver is not a passive bracelet with a toll free number. Such bracelets do not locate the patient, they provide information about the patient once they are located and someone calls the number. Many times, wandering incidents end tragically because the individual is not found quickly enough. Project Lifesaver has been successful because it actually locates the person quickly , before it is too late. The difference between a passive ID bracelet and an active tracking device is paramount to locating the person fast enough to save a life. 

Project Lifesaver is not affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association or any of its programs.    Project Lifesaver is a pro-active ,electronic tracking,  public safety based program.

No Program Matches Project Lifesaver's Success !   Project Lifesaver is the only program which is based upon an exclusive partnership with local Sheriff, Police, Fire and other public safety agencies to train and equip them to accomplish this critical life saving mission.   WE BRING LOVED ONES HOME.

Gene Saunders                                                                                        Chief Executive Officer     

Project Lifesaver and Pilot International Become Partners   

As Project Lifesaver and Pilot International have similar missions, the protection of those with brain disorders, they have decided to join together to better serve their communities.

The organizations will work together to promote the safety of these suffering these disorders by the establishment of Project Lifesaver in areas not currently offering the program.

Another example of partnering to better serve our communities

Visit Pilot International at www.pilotinternational.org

Some Facts And Figures on Alzheimer's disease from the World Health Organization        

It is estimated that there are currently about 18 million people worldwide with Alzheimer's disease.  This figure is projected to nearly double by 2025 to 34 million.  Much of this increase will be in the developing countries, and will be due to the ageing population.  Currently, more than 50% of people with Alzheimer's disease live in developing countries and by 2025, this will be over 70%

You can visit this site at:  http://www.eisai.co.uk/aworldwide.htm

August 22, 2005

Project Lifesaver Announces

       National Alzheimer's Training Course For Law Enforcement Officers

Beginning January 15th 2006, by popular demand, Project Lifesaver International will offer a 1-day course to law enforcement personnel on recognizing and dealing with those you come into contact with having Alzheimer's or dementia. A course for law enforcement taught by law enforcement.

Call (757) 546-5502 (ext. 3, Training) or email us at tcarter@projectlifesaver.org for details.

Another way Project Lifesaver serves you so you may better serve your community.

 August 18, 2005

Recently, an agency inquired stating they had the required funding to start Project Lifesaver but, would only do so if:                                  Caregivers would be made to come to the agency facility, pick up the battery and band and change it themselves.                                     While we offered several options, the end result: the changing of batteries and bands by the agency insures a fresh, working battery is installed, the transmitter is working, and the case is intact. It also allows interaction with the family and observance of how the client is getting along.                                                                                        We will not change our stance on this issue. We will work with an agency to provide options; however, aside from the aforementioned, it is important for the agency to know the task has been accomplished.       And in answer to the agency representative's statement, "It's not a police officer's job to change batteries", I take issue. As a 38 year law enforcement veteran and 23 year commander of the "special operations team" , I, along with many others, still believe our job is to protect our citizens. Whether it is locating and bringing them home safely, or removing "bad guys" from the street. If changing a battery once a month helps us in our efforts, then so be it.

Sincerely,                                                                                    Gene Saunders                                                                             Chief Executive Officer

August 18, 2005

Within the hour of posting this letter on our website, we began to receive letters of support. We would like to share a few.

Chief Saunders, I could not agree with you more concerning the battery change out. What police officer would not want to help themselves find a missing person and know that the equipment was checked and placed on by the agency. This is community policing at his finest. Thanks for all the work you do for lifesaver and keep up the good work.

Lt. Dale Gillette                                                                             Ross County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Chief Saunders, I agree entirely. Our deputies enjoy the interaction with the client and their family. It also gives the family a half hour or so to take care of household chores as they know that their loved one is being watched and kept safe. I just spent 40 minutes yesterday talking with one of our clients and her 2 elderly sisters and I can't describe the look of joy on their faces as they told me stories of growing up together on their family farm. This program is a truly positive way to give back to our community.

Capt. Michael R. Horstman                                                              La Crosse Sheriff's Dept. WI

Announcing Project Lifesaver Canada  

If you would information about Project Lifesaver in Canada, contact our Canadian Division

 www.projectlifesavercanada.org

Project Lifesaver is endorsed by:

The National Sheriff's Association                                  The Virginia Sheriff's Association                                    Alzheimer's Foundation of America                                International Society Of Crime Prevention Practitioners     Commonwealth Autism Service Board                              The Florida Sheriff's Association                                    National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

We are appreciative of the endorsements of these professional organizations. Our list of endorsements continues to grow.

Project Lifesaver is the reliable rapid-response partnership with law enforcement aiding victims and families suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders such as Down Syndrome and Autism.

Information contained within this website, to include all text and images, are copyright protected. You may use the information contained herein, provided it is cited properly.

Project Lifesaver is not affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association. Project Lifesaver does work closely with many local chapters of the Alzheimer's Association and enjoys a good working relationship with them. Some chapters have been the supporting force behind financing and establishing the Project Lifesaver program in their community and help manage and maintain the program there. We are very appreciative of the efforts of these individual chapters.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Project Lifesaver is a non-profit corporation, funded solely on private donations and grants from the public sector. We do not endorse, solicit or accept proposals for any for-profit ventures of any kind what-so-ever.  Project Lifesaver has an EXCLUSIVE agreement with the equipment manufacturer, Care Trak International for all use and placement of their equipment, which states that no equipment will be delivered, distributed or supplied to anyone except through Project Lifesaver.

12/16/04

Gene,

By unanimous vote, the Commonwealth Autism Service Board at its quarterly meeting on 12/14/04 moved to offer our endorsement to your fine organization and its work.

Feel free to add us to the growing list of organizations who are proud to endorse Project Lifesaver.

Once again thanks for all you do!

John A. Toscano, MSW, MBA                                                                                  Executive Director, Commonwealth Autism Service

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