Posey County Implements Project Lifesaver Supporting Dementia And Autism

Project Lifesaver Launches In Posey County

Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Autism can be very difficult for families to manage. These diseases can be devastating to loved ones who are trying to care for those suffering from them. Due to no fault of their own, those suffering from these diseases tend to "wander off" or get lost quite frequently. Posey County has implemented an excellent program to help address this challenging issue. The Posey County Emergency Maintenance Agency, along with the Mt. Vernon and Posey County sheriff's departments, launched Project Lifesaver on January first.  The project offers life-saving wrist-worn devices that help track those who may be lost.

How It Works And How To Get Your Loved One Enrolled In Project Lifesaver

If you've determined that this would be an excellent resource for your loved one, here are some things to know about the project. The participant will be fitted with a bracelet that can be worn on the wrist or ankle. The bracelet is equipped with a special radio transmitter, unique to the Posey County project. When and/or if your loved one wanders away or you lose track of them, contact the dispatch center, and their team of trained search specialists will begin the search for your missing loved one using the project-associated equipment. If you'd like to get your loved one enrolled in the project or simply want more information, please contact the Posey County Emergency Management Agency at 812-838-1333 or 812-838-1319. They may also be reached by email at poseycounty.ema@poseycountyin.gov.

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