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#LAFound was proud to celebrate neurodiversity & transit safety at The Wiley Center's Annual Soirée! ✨

A highlight was the celebration of LA Metro's Neurodiverse Rider in Transit Program.

Missed L.A. Found's webinar on transit safety for neurodiverse riders?
Watch👉 ow.ly/TeEl50ZyB62

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August 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Thanks @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy @cbsnews.com & @kcal9news.bsky.social for highlighting how @countyofla.bsky.social, @supjanicehahn.bsky.social, & the #LAFound program prevent tragedies & reunite families when someone with a cognitive impairment wanders off.

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LA Found program launches new GPS technology to help locate people who wander
Los Angeles County and the LA Found program are providing tracking technology for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or autism.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Keep your loved ones safe with L.A. Found!

Did you know that #LACountyAD offers free wearable tracking devices to protect older adults and individuals with disabilities who wander?

Learn about the #LAFound program from this Tech Times article: ow.ly/EzXC50ZvYRM.

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August 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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This tool means families of people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or autism can have peace of mind every single day.

As we mark LA Found Day today, let’s honor Nancy Paulikas’ memory by making sure more people know about this program and enroll.

More info: ad.lacounty.gov/lafound/
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October 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Today is #LAFoundDay! Join @lacountyad.bsky.social in raising awareness about wandering risks among individuals with Alzheimer’s, autism, & other cognitive conditions.

We are proud to support the protection of vulnerable residents & reuniting loved ones safely through the #LAFound Program.
The Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department logo is displayed next to a photo of a woman with long dark hair embracing a smiling girl with Down syndrome. Below them, text in pink and blue reads: October 15 is L.A. FOUND DAY in Los Angeles County followed by three arrowheads. A photo of an older adult with gray hair, wearing glasses and a striped shirt, being comforted by another person's hand on their shoulder. Text beside the image highlights statistics: In 2025, 7.2 million older adults in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer's. 60% are at risk of wandering. L.A. County has 190,300+ residents aged 65+ living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The final line states: L.A. Found helps bring them home safely. A photo of a young child with their back to the camera, standing on a rock at the edge of a pond or lake with tall green grasses. Text below the image lists statistics: 1 in 31 children in the U.S. has autism. 49% are at risk of wandering or eloping. 71% of wandering-related deaths are due to drowning. The final line states: L.A. Found offers hope through tracking tech & community action. A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy is seen from behind, walking in a park-like setting and placing a comforting arm around a woman. Below the image, text in yellow and pink reads: Together, we're building a safer, more compassionate L.A. County. The image also includes the County of Los Angeles seal and the Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department logo.
October 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Join a FREE webinar to learn simple steps for making your home safer for someone living with dementia. Presented by #LACountyAD #LAFound #AlzheimersLA and Janice Hahn.

🗓 May 28 | 🕙 10 AM | 💻 Virtual

Register: lyyti.in/home2026

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May 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Wandering can happen quickly, but help is close by, #California!
Check out #commissiononpost video:
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTbU8u42Dzk
#LAFound supports families with #lasdhq: https://ad.lacounty.gov/lafound/
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February 4, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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caregivers of folks who have serious cognitive decline (dementia, Alzheimers etc.) may request a Project Lifesaver Bracelet which emits a radio signal every few seconds. The signal can be tracked if the person wanders away . information about the program is at ad.lacounty.gov/lafound/
Aging & Disabilities Department websiteL.A. Found – Aging Website
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May 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM