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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