Choosing a Tracker For Dementia Patients

Trackers for dementia patients can be invaluable tools for caregivers and family members who want to keep their loved ones safe. With GPS tracking devices like these in their possession, family can track the patient's location as they monitor them around the clock; set digital geographic boundaries (known as Geofences) that alert when someone enters or leaves those boundaries; choose whether notifications come via phone calls, emails or both; this allows multiple caregivers to quickly respond in case of emergency situations.

Wandering is a common characteristic among those with dementia and Alzheimer's, often in response to stress or fear in early stages of disease progression. elderly tracking watch Wandering can cause distress to family members as it removes control over a loved one's safety.

Trackers can assist in the reduction of wandering episodes by making it easier to locate them. Worn on clothing, pockets or around necks they provide constant tracking updates at regular intervals that can be seen at any time; additionally they can set alerts when someone leaves an area such as home or a park and provide peace of mind to families while making a meaningful difference to quality of life.

When selecting a device for a loved one with dementia, take their stage into account when choosing their device. In general, those in early stages tend not to benefit from tracking devices due to difficulty driving, remembering faces or names, concentrating, finding their way, or daily tasks such as meal preparation or bills paying. People in mild-moderate stages experience forgetfulness, mood changes, difficulty performing familiar activities.

Consideration should be given to an individual's values and wishes regarding personal freedom, privacy and independence when making this decision. Alzheimer Society recommends having conversations early in their care journey about this topic so they are part of making decisions regarding their future care needs.