With GPS trackers or personal tracking systems, you can get dangerous and stressful situations under control in dementia patients with a tendency to wander or run away
People with dementia or Alzheimer's disease often have what's known as a wandering tendency (sometimes called a "wandering tendency"). This means they leave their home or familiar surroundings and wander the streets, often so disoriented that they can't find their way back. This is an unbearable situation for these poor dementia and Alzheimer's patients and, of course, for their caregivers, who worry and often search in vain.
This can be a dangerous and stressful situation for everyone. A GPS tracker is a MUST for dementia patients or people with Alzheimer's disease. They are worn as a wristwatch or on a necklace. If the person with dementia leaves their home or a predetermined area (called a virtual fence or geo-fence), an alarm is sent to the family member's smartphone, tablet, or computer. At the same time, the location of the lost person is displayed precisely. Patients can make an emergency call with their exact location at the touch of a button, which is sent to pre-programmed phone numbers of family members. The GPS trackers contain a SIM card for positioning. This has the advantage of allowing the wearer of the "senior bracelet" to make phone calls and reassure them. The GPS trackers are incredibly easy to use.
A blessed invention for more security and a good feeling of always knowing where the person you are caring for is!
Often, personal trackers can be used to find a balance between allowing freedom of movement for the dementia patient and a level of security that prevents them from leaving their familiar surroundings and the associated dangers.