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Iowa’s Endangered Person’s Advisory System
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It is common for a person with dementia to wander and become lost; many do repeatedly. In fact, over 60 percent of those with dementia will wander at some point.  Wandering can be dangerous - even life threatening - for the person who wanders. The stress can weigh heavily on caregivers and family.  Keep your loved one safe by:

    1.  Knowing the risk factors for wandering.
    2.  Enrolling in MedicAlert + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return - our 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementia.
    3.  Contact your local law enforcment agency and ask if they participate in Iowa's Endangered Person Advisory (EPA) system.

Iowa's Endangered Person Advisory (EPA)
The EPA is a system designed to disseminate information about a missing/endangered person to law enforcement, media, and the public. It is a voluntary partnership between Iowa law enforcement, media and organizations representing Iowa citizens and visitors. Only Iowa law enforcement can initiate an Endangered Person Advisory (EPA). In order for an Endangered Person Advisory to be initiated, an investigation must be made into the missing person’s whereabouts immediately, and without delay.  This system is a voluntary program for local law enforcement but training is available for them to help keep your loved one safe.  Contact your local law enforcment to see if they

 

Partners in the Creation of the Endangered Person Advisory (EPA)

Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 E. 7th St.
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Phone: 515.725.6196

·         Alzheimer’s Association
Chapter Line: 800.272.3900
Media Alert + Safe Return: 800.572.1122

Big Sioux Chapter- Sioux City
East Central Iowa Chapter - Cedar Rapids
Greater Iowa Chapter - Des Moines
Midlands Chapter - Omaha

·        Department on Aging
Jessie M. Parker Building
510 E 12th Street, Suite 2
Des Moines, IA 50319-9025
Phone: 515.725.3333

·         Iowa Police Chiefs’ Association
Chief Michael L. Lashbrook
Mason City Police Department
78 S Georgia Avenue
Mason City, Iowa  50401
Phone: 641.421.3650

·         Iowa State Sherriffs' and Deputies' Association
PO Box 526
Atlantic, IA 50022


Additional Information

EPA Frequently Asked Questions

Alzheimer's Association Safety Center

Endangered Person Advisory - Media Release


 

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