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Elderly Program also Helps Special Needs Children

Elderly Program also Helps Special Needs Children
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By The Associated Press
Sep. 21, 2014 | PADUCAH, KY
By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2014 | 11:36 PM | PADUCAH, KY
An underutilized program provided by the McCracken County Sheriff's Department is seeing increased participation because of interest from parents and families of children with special needs. 

Project Lifesaver uses rescue technology, such as tracking bracelets, to keep track of people who have a tendency to wander because of cognitive conditions, such as individuals who have Alzheimer's.  

The Paducah Sun reports a recent community event allowed families' of children with special needs to interact with law enforcement and emergency service personnel and familiarize themselves with their equipment.  

That event brought Project Lifesaver to the attention of many, and ultimately increased enrollment.  

According to the Sheriff's Department, enrollment in the program is up to eight, where it at one time had only one participant. Most of the new enrollees are children with special needs. 
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