Six out of 10 people with Alzheimer’s will wander and may need rescuing
No one can predict when it will happen, but you should know what to do when it does.
How common is it for a person with Alzheimer’s to wander and become lost?
Unfortunately, many repeatedly wander away. Alzheimer’s or a related dementia person can also easily become lost .
Of course, you realize how this can be dangerous and even life threatening so MLECA encourages our clients to participate inn the Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return Program and we are available to assist you with this process.
Safe Return helps reunite loved ones who have wandered.
They provide 24/7 assistance, no matter when or where you report them missing.
GO TO WWW.ALZ.ORG. Fill out their form in its entirety to complete the registration.
Contact us at www.info@mainlineeldercare.com for more information. We are available to help you with the enrollee registration form.
Please be pro-active and do this today because stress from losing a loved one will weigh very heavily on your entire family. Also, we are inviting you to give us feedback as to whether this program was beneficial to you.
PLEASE BE SAFE AND PROTECT THOSE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA RELATED ILLNESSES.
Helen C. Hopkinson, J.D., President and CEO, Main Line Elder Care Associates, Inc. www.mainlineeldercare.com
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