The Falconer Rotary Club recently welcomed Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputy Kris Gustafson, who gave club members a presentation on Project Lifesaver, a search-and-rescue program designed to help protect children and adults with cognitive conditions who may be prone to wandering.Following the presentation, the Falconer Rotary Club announced it will donate $1,000 to help support the lifesaving program and its efforts to protect some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
Project Lifesaver serves individuals with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, autism, dementia, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injuries and other cognitive conditions that may place them at increased risk of wandering.
Clients enrolled in the program wear a small radio-frequency transmitter on their wrist or ankle. The transmitter emits a tracking signal that specially trained law enforcement personnel can use to help locate an individual who has wandered or gone missing.
During his presentation, Gustafson explained how the program works and the important role specialized training and technology can play in quickly locating vulnerable individuals. When a person at risk of wandering goes missing, time is critical, and Project Lifesaver provides law enforcement, families and caregivers with an additional resource to help bring their loved ones home safely.
The Falconer Rotary Club's $1,000 contribution reflects the club's commitment to supporting programs that enhance the safety and well-being of residents throughout the community.
Families and caregivers interested in learning more about Project Lifesaver can visit the Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office Project Lifesaver page at www.sheriff.us/project-life-saver.
The Falconer Rotary Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Falconer Firemen's Exempt Hall on Coleson Drive in the Village of Falconer.