New GPS devicem created for Alzheimer's patients



Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009

by Bill Simmons
Home Care Assistance

Finally, there is good news for Alzheimer's sufferers. A new technology the GPS enabled I -TAG, promises to prevent Alzheimer's patients from getting lost, many of them who leave their residence and forget their way back home. The small GPS tracking device can even be used to track children or teenagers. But the main objective, where it is expected to have the largest impact, is the protection of senior citizens, who suffer from some form of dementia or Alzheimer's. The GPS tracking device also has additional features like live monitoring from any internet-enabled computer, geo-fencing to establish a perimeter, texts, email alerts and SOS call function. According to the company website, the GPS tracking device operates with a rechargeable battery, which lasts a week on an average.

For institutions housing Alzheimer patients such as the Assisted Living Facilities, the geo-fence feature creates a safety net, giving them an option of leading a better quality of life with more independence, while, at the same time, offering them protection, reducing hassles for the caregiver. They can also log on any time to check their whereabouts or view a report of their daily activities. Additionally, the GPS enabled I-tag is equipped with an SOS button. Disoriented patients simply need to press the button which will send a message to the phone or emails of their closed ones, making them know where they are and whether they need help.

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