Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2008

Bill 110 hr 6503, also known as the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2008, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize a program that helps locate individuals with Alzheimer's disease who have gone missing. The program was initially established in 1996 and has been reauthorized several times since then.

The bill outlines the importance of the program in assisting law enforcement agencies and caregivers in quickly locating missing individuals with Alzheimer's disease, who may be disoriented and unable to find their way home. It emphasizes the need for continued funding and support for the program to ensure its effectiveness in protecting vulnerable individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

The legislation includes provisions for training law enforcement officers on how to effectively respond to missing persons cases involving individuals with Alzheimer's disease, as well as for providing resources and support to caregivers to help prevent individuals from going missing in the first place. Overall, the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2008 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to protect and support individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. It highlights the importance of proactive measures in ensuring the safety and well-being of those living with Alzheimer's disease.