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The program is a service specially designed for people with dementia.<br \/>\nThe foundation\u2019s 24\/7 emergency hotline number is engraved on the back of a bracelet the user wears. When called, emergency hotline specialists supply police and emergency responders with the person\u2019s photo, physical description, emergency contacts and critical health information. They may also notify caregivers or family to let them know the situation and location of the person.<br \/>\nAccording to the Alzheimer Society, Good Samaritans are often the ones who find the person with dementia and call. Family is contacted directly to help return the person home safely. Often there is no need to involve police.<br \/>\nFind more information online at www.alzheimer.ca\/medicalertsafelyhome.<br \/>\n<em>www.newscanada.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine if someone you love goes missing \u2014 the worry can be agonizing. 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