OFFICE FOR AGING, CORTLAND COUNTY - PROJECT LIFESAVER | OFFICE FOR AGING, CORTLAND COUNTY
Helps find persons at risk of wandering due to Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, autism or Down's syndrome. User wears transmitting device, similar to a watch, on the wrist or ankle. When 911 is notified the individual is missing, the Sheriff's Department activates the tracking device.
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Physical Address
60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045
Hours
Mon 8am - 4pm; Tue 8am - 4pm; Wed 8am - 4pm; Thu 8am - 4pm; Fri 8am - 4pm;
Voice
Voice
Fee
$75 refundable deposit, $10/month for battery
Eligibility
At risk of or has tendency to wander, willing to wear wristband at all times; 24-hour caregiver able to quickly notify 911 if the person is missing.
Languages
English, interpreter services available
Agency info
OFFICE FOR AGING, CORTLAND COUNTY
The Area Agency on Aging is comprised of 3 units: Aging Services Nutrition Retired Senior and Volunteer ProgramThe 3 units function together to fulfill the mission of the agency. The mission of the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging is to advocate, plan, develop and provide a coordinated system of programs and services on behalf of all aging citizens of Cortland County so that they might live with independence and dignity. Publications Include:Information and Assistance DirectoryHousing GuideSenior News Newsletter