Norwood Alert System

Are you concerned for yourself or a loved one with cognitive impairement wandering off from their home or caregiver’s location? The Council on Aging and Norwood Police Department have partnered and developed a plan of action to locate individuals and assist to ensure the safe return of its residents.

This program is modeled after the Silver Alert, a nationwide program very similar to the Amber Alert to find missing or alleged kidnapped children. This program was scheduled for a May launch and should be currently available. 

Interested Norwood residents would need to complete a Norwood Alert form which asks for specific individual information: demographics information, a physical description, and current picture. If someone is reported missing, this information is vital as it will be shared with officers on duty. 

According to the Alzheimer’s Association (AA), it’s common for a person living with dementia to wander or become lost or confused which can happen at any stage of the disease. While wandering may not be an issue now, it could develop into a problem and better to be prepared today. AA also stated that six in ten people living with dementia will wander at least once and could do so repeatedly. They could get confused and intend on going home or even to a prior workplace, someplace familiar in their distant memory. If this does happen, they can often become lost and disoriented if they do wander away. This is where Silver Alert can be implemented and possibly save a life.

To sign up or learn more about Silver Alert, contact the To sign up or learn more about Silver Alert, contact the Norwood Police Department (781-440-5100) or the Senior Center (781-762-1201). Completed registration forms with a picture can be dropped off or mailed to Sgt. William Fundora, Norwood Police Department, 137 Nahatan St, Norwood, MA 02062 or forms can be emailed to [email protected]. For further help, contact Kathleen Rooney, 781-762-1201, x3, or email [email protected]