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New Approaches to Finding the Lost

Lost in LA County, bringing the wanderers home video screenshot

Anyone who has cared for a relative with Alzheimer’s, autism, or dementia knows the fear of not knowing what might happen when you turn your back. 60% of individuals with Alzheimer’s and 49% of children with Autism will wander & go missing at some point in their lives. County Supervisor Janice Hahn’s team has been working hard on a program designed to help caregivers in LA County find their loved ones when they go missing and bring them home.We are a few weeks away from the launch date, but in the meantime check out this great video (nominated for a Local Emmy) about the ongoing search for Nancy Paulikas, the challenges caregivers face, and the people working on solutions.

 

US News Article: Seeking the Lost

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