WESTMORELAND COUNTY OFFICIALS ANNOUCE START OF PROJECT LIFESAVER

Westmoreland County officials have announced the start of a national program meant to help those with Alzheimers, dementia or other cognitive disorders who go missing.  The Trib reports that Project Lifesaver will help track and monitor missing residents with cognitive deficiencies.  Project Lifesaver is designed to speed up searches for those who may be unable to communicate or cannot safely find their way home.  Participants are outfitted with wristbands that contain small radio transmitters powered by a 60-day battery supply.  Receivers have been distributed to police in Allegheny Township, Ligonier Valley, Monessen, Mt. Pleasant, Murrysville, New Kensington, North Huntingdon, Penn Township and Rostraver.