CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — It's a national program that helps families with those who suffer from cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's. It finds them when they wander away from home.

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office has used Project Lifesaver for more than a decade.

It is a simple program that makes a world of difference.

"Most people who are living with Alzheimer's or dementia, who wander, are found within a half mile of their home or their starting point," says Beth Sulkowski, the vice president of communications for the South Carolina Alzheimer's Association. "But sometimes they wander quite a distance. Sometimes they wander by a motor vehicle. And so having that technology on your side can really make a big difference."

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