Enrollment must be completed by a caregiver who will serve as the primary contact and support person throughout the participant's involvement in the program Intake form available on the website * questions about the submission process can be emailed to opp.haldimand.county@opp.ca
Eligibility / Target Population
People who are risk of wandering due to cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer's, autism, or dementia
Fees
Set fees
Languages
English
Area Served
Haldimand
Description of Services
Provides equipment for locating individuals living with Alzheimers, dementia, autism, Acquired Brain Injury or other cognitive disorders who may wander and become lost
Participants wear a lightweight wristband transmitter that emits a radio signal which can be located up to 2 km away by specially trained OPP officers using mobile receiving equipment * transmitter is water resistant and may be worn for showering, bathing and swimming * home visit is made to register the participant with information such as current picture, history and habits gathered to assist OPP * search is started as soon as OPP are contacted * radio signal is not accessible to the public (only to OPP search officers)
About Us
Project Lifesaver is an internationally-recognized search and rescue program that operates in communities around the globe.
