Riverview Terrace a safe return spot

Safe Return is a nationwide government-funded identification program that facilitates the recovery of individuals with dementia who wander and become lost.

‘Wandering is one of the most frightening and potentially life-threatening behaviors that may accompany Alzheimer’s disease, and often, one of the first warning signs of the disease,’ says Riverview Terrace administrator Cheryl LeCornu. ‘As many as 60 percent of the 4.5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will wander at some point, often leaving home and unable to find their way back’

The program provides registrants and their families supported guidance by walking hand in hand with them through the process to be reunited with their loved one through the Safe Return process. Once an individual has registered at the Riverview Terrace Safe Return site, they will receive identification products.

To learn more about the Safe Return Program and registration process please contact Cheryl LeCornu at Riverview Terrace, 114 Highland Drive, McMinnville 473-2033.