Alzheimer’s News From Florida - 4/25/08
Microchipping humans?
WINK-TV (Ft. Myers)
Microchips are being used to track down people who wander off, which is known to happen to Alzheimer’s patients. Some worry about privacy concerns though.
Bill to create Silver Alert Program introduced to lawmakers
WFTS-TV ABC (Tampa)
The Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis of Florida, aims to provide federal assistance to states to develop tracking programs for people with dementia who wander off. It is before the House now.
