Sheriff’s Office/local agencies announce new Wandering Prevention Project
New program and "Wandering Kit" created to assist caregivers of Alzheimer's victims and special needs children.
Media Release
For Immediate Release
www.washoesheriff.com
Contact: Jeff McCaskill
JMcCaskill@washoecounty.us
775.328.6370
Reno, Nevada. June 11, 2015. Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen will be joined by representatives from other local law enforcement agencies as well as several government and community-based organizations that work with victims of Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Cognitive Impairments to announce a new public-private partnership aimed at protecting the safety of persons who “wander” and become lost.
Participants in this announcement will discuss a new program using equipment from Care Trak Systems, Inc. to help track high-risk people with Alzheimer disease and special needs children. They will also display a specialized Wandering Kit created by local agencies to assist caregivers in Washoe County.
Wandering Prevention Program
What: Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies announce new public-private initiative to help protect victims of Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia or Cognitive Impairments who “wander” and become lost
When: Monday, June 15, 2015, 11 a.m.
Where: Nevada Room, second floor of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, 911 Parr Blvd., Reno
Contact: Jeff McCaskill: (775) 328-6370
Community partners for this initiative include:
- Alzheimer’s Association of Northern Nevada
- Catholic Charities/Kids to Seniors Korner
- Nevada Aging and Disability Services
- Reno Police Department
- Sparks Police Department
- Washoe County Department of Social Services
- Washoe County Senior Services