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Dementia and Alzheimer's

GPS Tracker recommendations

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Castlecould · 28/01/2024 12:24

Hi all
My DM who has Alzheimer’s left the house on her own last week and there was a bit of a panic before my DF found her safe and well so we now need to look into GPS trackers that can either go on her keys or clothing ( possibly both to be safe).Her dementia link worker has given me a sheet of suggestions that I will look through but was hoping to get some personal recommendations here if possible.
TIA

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CadyEastman · 29/01/2024 15:54

Does she always take her keys with her @Castlecould?

Our experience of trackers is a little out of date but if you're in the UK and your DM is wondering I'd ask for a new Care Needs Assessment and register her with the local Herbert Protocol. It makes things so much easier if she goes missing and you can't find her Flowers

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OnlyTheBravest · 12/02/2024 11:10

https://www.techsilver.co.uk/product/waterproof-dementia-tracker/?attribute_free-attachment=Keyring%20/%20Bag%20Clip&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4Wxtd6ItwWtq1_ppKvE3Tf3_pKAA0QIJswu7Qj85K7eJCQs3rWKcfzpt4aAkXvEALw_wcB

On the pricier side but this one works well for us as the battery set to every 10 mins lasts at least a week(not 2 weeks). If you put it to every minute it does run down quickly.

It has some nice features and if you attach it to her keys you can use the fine me function if the keys are misplaced. This has been very handy. Also the mobile app is good as multiple people can log in and see the tracker location.

If you look on Youtube. There are some good instruction videos, so you can get a fee if this tracker is right for your situation.

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