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OFFICE FOR AGING, CORTLAND COUNTY - PROJECT LIFESAVER | OFFICE FOR AGING, CORTLAND COUNTY

60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045

Eligibility

At risk of or has tendency to wander, willing to wear wristband at all times; 24-hour caregiver able to quickly notify 911 if the person is missing.

Hours

Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm
https://www.cortland-co.org/ofa
[email protected]

Languages

English, interpreter services available

Fees

$75 refundable deposit, $10/month for battery

Service area

Cortland County, New York

Description

Helps find persons at risk of wandering due to Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, autism or Down's syndrome. User wears transmitting device, similar to a watch, on the wrist or ankle. When 911 is notified the individual is missing, the Sheriff's Department activates the tracking device.

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OFFICE FOR AGING, CORTLAND COUNTY

The Area Agency on Aging is comprised of 3 units: Aging Services Nutrition Retired Senior and Volunteer ProgramThe 3 units function together to fulfill the mission of the agency. The mission of the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging is to advocate, plan, develop and provide a coordinated system of programs and services on behalf of all aging citizens of Cortland County so that they might live with independence and dignity. Publications Include:Information and Assistance DirectoryHousing GuideSenior News Newsletter