Locator Aids

Programs that pay for or provide electronic devices that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer’s disease or other similar conditions, people who have severe developmental disabilities or are mentally ill, children or other individuals who may wander away from those responsible for their care and become lost.

  • Project Lifesaver

    This is a search and rescue program designed for at risk individuals who are prone to wandering. It provides first responders and caregivers with technology and training to quickly locate and rescue individuals with cognitive disorders. People enrolled in the program wear a small personal transmitter around the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized…

  • SafetyNet Tracking Systems

    SafetyNet is a LoJack-produced service that provides an extra mechanism to find people with cognitive disorders who may wander away from home. The bracelet constantly emits a radio frequency signal that can typically be detected within a range of approximately one mile in on-the-ground searches and 5-7 miles in searches by helicopter. The secure SafetyNet…