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FINDING THE LOST I f you are a family member of someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementias, you know how preoccupied you can be with the possibility of them wandering alone. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, 60 % of people with Alzheimer’s will wander at least once during their disease. For this reason, there are now various groups throughout Canada who are advocating for a “Silver Alert” system, just as they have in place in the States – Silver Alert is a public notification system to help quickly find seniors who wander because of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.  A Silver Alert would provide information to media outlets and/or activate an emergency alert system through law enforcement agencies – a similar model to the Amber Alert.   Locating Devices There are, however, locating devices you can purchase and pay a monthly fee for, so that in case your loved one wanders, you can easily locate them through a GPS system. These systems are connected to your cell phone, and provide a map showing exactly where your loved one is. When they leave a ‘safe zone’ which you set up, an alarm will sound on your phone. Some devices are designed to be worn, such as in the form of a necklace, while others function like a keychain, which can be hooked up to an item of clothing, a pocket, or purse. Devices range from $50 to $150, and the monthly fees can range from $5 to $25 per month. Something worth considering, for peace of mind and safety.• 70% * of spouses don’t know the details of their partner’s final wishes Choosing funeral and cemetery plans can be overwhelming to a grieving spouse. Plan the details now. Together. Order your FREE 87 Decisions, Choices, and Things to Do™ brochure. Call to order: Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home Burlington Chapel dbburlington.ca 905-637-5233 Oakview Funeral Home oakviewfuneral.ca 905-842-2252 * Arbor Memorial Inc. survey of 1,002 Canadians conducted by Environics Research Group Ltd. in December 2013. Arbor Memorial Inc. CLIENT: Arbor Memorial BLEED: None DOCKET: D015944 TYPE SAFETY: 0.31257 all around NAME: D&B/Oakview 70% Ad COLOUR: 4 Colour Process AD SIZE: 3.6257w x 4.757h Enter for a chance to WIN an iTraq Nano Global + 1 month reporting plan! To enter: Mail or email your name and address to: info@ silvergoldmagazine.ca (See page 5 for mailing address. Our privacy policy applies) Enter before February 1, 2020! The iTraq Nano is an extremely small location device that delivers cutting-edge tracking technologies across the globe. It functions both outdoors and indoors, offering precise location information whenever and wherever needed – for peace of mind that your loved ones and valuables are safe & secure. website: itraq.com Together we can ensure there will be a better tomorrow. we a can there Please Together consider leaving legacy ensure gift in your will to will be a bett Please consider leaving Army. a legacy gift in your will to The Salvation For more information on charitable gifts For More on contact: charitable gifts and legacy givin and legacy Information giving please Carol Rame 905.521.1660 or [email protected] Carol Rame 905.521.1660 ext ext 122 122 or email: [email protected] SalvationArmy.ca SalvationArmy.ca Silver & Gold Magazine ~ WINTER 2019/2020 29