A Silver Alert for Alzheimer’s.
June 14, 2008 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
It’s like an Amber alert but for Seniors and it’s working presently in eight states – Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucy, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.
When issued, it makes everyone aware that someone with Alzheimer’s Disease is missing and accelerates the process of engaging the community in the search and rescue of the vulnerable person. Immediate action includes using public broadcast systems, state transportation department automated road signs and a emergency call-line.
Sounds like a program that should be in all 50 states…
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