Project Lifesaver | Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services
Resource Name:Project Lifesaver | Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services
address
75 Bayard St, 5th Fl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Eligibility
Open to residents (age 5 and over), who have a history of wandering due to illness or disability, (for example: Autism, Alzheimer's) and requires 24-hour supervision. A caregiver must live with participant in the community and be able to check the bracelet battery signal.
Required documents
Call for document information.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Application process
To register for this program, interested individuals should call the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services for assistance. The bracelet is approximately the size of a large wristwatch and can be worn on the wrist or ankle.
Fees
None
Service area
Middlesex County, NJ
Provides a bracelet, fitted with a transmitter, utilizing radio technology to aid in locating missing persons. Eligible county residents with a history of wandering due to illness or disability, like Autism or Alzheimer's disease, can receive the bracelet free of charge. A caregiver living with the participant must check the bracelet's battery signal daily. In case of a missing family member, the Sheriff's Office employs a specialized tracking device to pinpoint their location. However, Project Lifesaver does not substitute constant supervision and monitoring or other safety measures like alarms.