Community Alert Systems for Missing Persons with Dementia: Policy to Implementation

What is this Study about?

The aim of this study is to examine how policies and programs for alert systems for locating missing persons with dementia are developed and implemented in Canada, Scotland, and the United States. We will explore the perspectives of people with experience or interest in developing, implementing, or using alert systems such as Silver Alert to understand factors influencing successful implementation of alert systems for missing persons with dementia.

What Will Happen in This Study?

Participants will be asked to take part in a 45-60-minute in-person or online individual interview depending on their preference and a 1-hour online group interview. The online interview will be held using a video call platform, such as Zoom. The in-person interview will be conducted at a mutually agreeable location by the participant and researcher.

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

have experience or interest in using Silver Alert to locate missing persons with dementia and are a/an:

• Person living with dementia

• Care partner

• Alzheimer Society staff

• First responder

• Service provider

• Technology developer

• Policy maker

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