Reports show that 60-70% of dementia and Alzheimer’s patients will get lost at least once, and nearly 50% of them can die if they aren’t found within 24 hours. Our GPS trackers for the elderly can be used to keep track of an elderly relative or person suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, offering reassurance and convenience at a great price.
- Text the GPS tracker to receive instant location coordinates
- Be alerted if the tracker strays from a fixed point
- SOS “panic” button if the wearer gets lots or confused – sends immediate alert text
- Our main Personal GPS Tracker has geo-fencing, two-way calling, SOS and remote listening. You can even text the tracker and make it call any phone number – useful if you wanted to connect a relative to someone to talk to.
- Our GPS watch is easily worn – and has 2-way calling so they can call you at the push of a button
- Our GPS mobile phone has all the features of a user-friendly mobile – but with GPS tracking built-in.
- All our trackers come with user-friendly, step by step manuals.
- No ongoing fees or contracts – except your own usual SIM card costs
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Buy the GPSX2 GPS Tracker - £149.99Click here to see the product page. |
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Buy The GPW20 GPS Tracker Watch - £119.99Click here to see the product page. |
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Buy The GPS806 Mobile Phone GPS Tracker - £109.99Click here to see the product page. |
What Functionality Do GPS Trackers for the elderly provide?
Text to locate
The carer sends a text message to the GPS tracker to instantly receive the GPS co-ordinates back.
SOS button
When pressed on the GPS tracker, the GPS tracker for the elderly sends a text with “Help Me” and the location co-ordinates to the mobile phone number programmed into the trackers emergency memory.
Geo-fencing
When the GPS tracker goes out of a certain range, it will send an alarm text to the stored emergency mobile number.
GPRS
GPRS is a service which provides a constant connection using the internet. With a GPRS enabled SIM, devices using this functionality can send continuous GPS co-ordinates to allow continuous live tracking.
Silent Listener
An inbuilt microphone allows the carer to be able to call the tracking device, and immediately listen to what’s going on in its surroundings.
Two-Way Call
An inbuilt microphone and speaker allow the carer to call the GPS tracker for elderly to be able to communicate with the wanderer.
How Might GPS Trackers Be Used for People with Dementia/Alzheimer’s?
If someone with dementia/Alzheimer’s gets lost, they can press the “SOS” button to send out their location to the emergency number stored in the phone. They can also call the number, if the GPS Tracker has two-way calling enabled.
Alternatively, the carer may locate them by texting the GPS tracker – it texts straight back with the accurate location.
The carer may also have set the GPS tracker up to alert them if it has strayed more than 100 meters. They can then use a map (either on their Smart Phone, or using the internet) to get the whereabouts of the GPS tracker.
What Do You Need?
The GPS tracker just needs a SIM card – it is then like a small mobile phone, able to send and receive texts. You text the GPS tracker from your own mobile phone to program the various functions, request locations, and call the GPS Tracker if you need to. This is all detailed in the manual supplied with the GPS Tracker.
Setting Up the GPS Tracker for Someone with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s
Before expecting to rely on your GPS tracker for location co-ordinates, its vital that you:
- Read the instructions that come with the GPS tracker very carefully
- Install the SIM card
- Ensure that you have enough pay-as-you-go credit on the SIM card
- Know the number of the SIM card (to be able to text it)
- Have programmed the GPS Tracker with the relevant phone number for the associated mobile (where the co-ordinates will be sent if the SOS button is pressed)
- Have practiced using the GPS tracker
- Have practised entering the received coordinates into map software (e.g. Google Maps, Google Earth) to get used to how it works
- Have trained the person with dementia/Alzheimer’s in how to use the tracker (if relevant – e.g. using the SOS button)
Limitations of GPS trackers for the elderly
It’s important to be aware of what GPS trackers for the elderly can and can’t do. From reading this guide, you should have a good idea of how the technology works – and how it can be utilised in various situations. However:
- GPS trackers aren’t always able to send a location indoors – it is preferable for the wanderer to be outdoors when the location is sent or requested.
- GPS trackers will obviously not transmit a signal if the batteries are not charged, or if the device is switched off.
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Buy the GPSX2 GPS Tracker - £149.99Click here to see the product page. |
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Buy The GPW20 GPS Tracker Watch - £119.99Click here to see the product page. |
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Buy The GPS806 Mobile Phone GPS Tracker - £109.99Click here to see the product page. |