What happens when a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease wanders away from home? In this episode, we sit down with members of the Geneseo Police Department's IMPACT Team to discuss the tracking device program that helps locate vulnerable residents quickly and safely.
Learn how the program works, who is eligible, how the wearable tracking devices assist first responders during emergencies, and why every minute matters when someone with cognitive impairment goes missing. We also explore how the IMPACT Team partners with families and caregivers to improve safety while helping individuals maintain as much independence as possible.
Whether you're caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, autism, or another condition that increases the risk of wandering, this episode offers valuable information about a local resource that could make a life-saving difference.