"The county gave her son and mother each a free wristband that emits a radio signal every few seconds. Were either of them to go missing, Rivera would call the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, which would switch on its monitoring system and track the signal from the missing person's device. She feels that the trackers preserve her loved ones' freedom and independence, while reducing her fears that they could be hurt if she couldn't immediately find them."
"The event marked seven years of the L.A. Found program, and the addition of a new technology tool in the program's arsenal. Enrollees can now choose between two wearable devices: a radio transmitter wristband supported by the nonprofit Project Lifesaver, or a GPS-enabled smartwatch from technology company Theora Care that can be paired with an app on a caregiver's phone."
L.A. Found distributes free wearable trackers and provides in-home safety training and other resources for people with cognitive disabilities who are prone to wandering. The program has operated seven years and has issued devices to more than 1,800 people, with 29 successfully located after going missing. Enrollees can choose a radio-transmitter wristband supported by Project Lifesaver or a GPS-enabled smartwatch from Theora Care that pairs with a caregiver app. If a participant goes missing, caregivers contact the L.A. County Sheriff's Department to activate monitoring and locate the device. Caregivers report reduced stress and preserved independence for vulnerable loved ones.
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