| Program: | Project Lifesaver | ||
| Organizations: |
Haldimand County Paramedic Services |
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| Description of Services: |
Provides equipment for locating individuals living with Alzheimers, dementia, autism, Acquired Brain Injury or other cognitive disorders who may wander and become lost Participants wear a lightweight wristband transmitter that emits a radio signal which can be located up to 2 km away by specially trained OPP officers using mobile receiving equipment * transmitter is water resistant and may be worn for showering, bathing and swimming * home visit is made to register the participant with information such as current picture, history and habits gathered to assist OPP * search is started as soon as OPP are contacted * radio signal is not accessible to the public (only to OPP search officers) |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Set fees | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People who are risk of wandering due to cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer's, autism, or dementia | ||
| Application: |
Enrollment must be completed by a caregiver who will serve as the primary contact and support person throughout the participant's involvement in the program Intake form available on the website * questions about the submission process can be emailed to opp.haldimand.county@opp.ca |
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Haldimand | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 905-318-5932 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Website: | www.haldimandcounty.ca/projectlifesaver | ||
| Address: |
11 Thorburn St S, PO Box 911 Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0 |
Map | |
| Intersection: | Thorburn St S and MacKay St E | ||
| Location: | Cayuga | ||
Project Lifesaver is an internationally-recognized search and rescue program that operates in communities around the globe.
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 10/17/2025 |