The Bedford County Emergency Management Agency (BCEMA) received a $150,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.015 - Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Assistance Program) to establish and operate the Bringing the Lost Home (BLH) program. The BLH program will utilize non-restrictive interventions to locate and prevent wandering incidents for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or developmental disabilities like autism. Key activities under this award include purchasing the BLH program, training emergency personnel, raising community awareness, and developing individual preparedness plans. BCEMA will partner with local law enforcement, schools, hospitals, and community organizations to implement the program and support the vulnerable populations prone to wandering.
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