UPDATE: EAST LANSING - Children aren't the only people who go missing, the elderly do too. But not under the staff at Burcham hills supervision.

Finding missing elders has probably been an easier process fro some with silver alerts, but employees at Burcham Hills are practicing many security methods to keep things locked and sealed.

"Residents at risk are able to wear a monitoring alarming bracelet. In addition, all of care staff do wear radio and headsets so they're to communicate with one another," said Julia Willings, Burcham Hills director of residents center and operation.

Security methods aren't just limited to those.

There's about 40 proximity readers in the building where only employees can scan and gain access to the other side.

But those methods aren't just forced on residents.

"We do a comprehensive assessment and determine whether a resident might be at risk for allotment," said Willings.

And aren't in place to make them feel uncomfortable.

"If they're going to the door, we don't overreact. So it's education for our team to always understand how to approach an elder whether they have dimension Alzheimer's or if they don't," said Pam Ditri, Burcham Hills executive director.

Although the team practices safety and security to prevent alerts, they stand behind silver alerts.

"Anything that can help an elder quickly and promptly find a missing elder is a good thing," said Ditri.

And think there's more that can be done

"I do think there lots of avenues to promote this and hopefully even at our government label they can get some programs to promote this." said Willings

But until then, residents are safe with them.

ORIGINAL STORY: EAST LANSING - Find out what Burcham Hill's and it's staff are doing to keep their elders safe.