Project Lifesaver Caledon and Dufferin County helps families to locate individuals who may wander as a result of a cognitive impairment. This service is suitable for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, Autism, Down Syndrome, acquired brain injury or other kinds of cognitive disability.
Individuals can be equipped with a one-ounce wrist-transmitter which sends a radio signal that can be tracked up to a 2-kilometer radius. The system operates 24/7, 365 days a year. When notified by caregivers that an individual is missing, specially trained police officers use mobile tracking equipment to find them.
It's a simple application process
- Applicants are screened to confirm they meet Project Lifesaver criteria.
- Information is provided to applicants about the program and the equipment.
- Applicants are registered into the program.
Additional Information
- Participants must live in Caledon or Dufferin County. Participants who move from this area will have to withdraw from the program.
- This program applies to people with a history of wandering or who have been deemed by a health care provider as someone that may wander due to cognitive disability or impairment.
- There is an initial charge of $400 to purchase the transmitter; however, a subsidy may be available for low-income participants.
- There is a $10 monthly fee for transmitter batteries.
- Participants must understand and agree that radio-locating technology used in this project is not intended as a substitute for responsible childcare or caregiver practices.
For more information
Please contact the office at 905-857-7651 or email: info@cmow.org
Project Lifesaver is a partnership between Caledon Meals on Wheels and Caledon and Dufferin OPP.