Unfortunately, I have not tried any of these devices, but I’m sure many readers will have used them with relatives and possibly colleagues. If so, please share your tips on the best products and services, and any dire warnings about the practical and ethical problems involved. So if you see anyone who looks confused or is lost and needs your help, and are wearing one of our easy recognisable Guardian Angels, just turn on your mobile phones NFC and 'tap your phone to get them home'.

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Historical Data Access: Allows for the six-month historical path of the device to be viewed and played. Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK (ageuk.org.uk), agrees. ‘It’s important to ensure technology is used only where it delivers real benefits and, as far as possible, with the consent of those involved,’ she says. Possum are proud to be the exclusive sole distributor for the GPS SmartSole® from GTX Corp in the UK and EIRE. Where to buy Over 2.3 million people in UK over the age of 75 were living alone in 2019. (source: Statista.com) Locate them if they wander or become lostThe Rinex Bluetooth GPS Key Finder is the perfect device for portability and use with a keychain. This device can connect to a smartphone using Bluetooth and is also compatible with Siri for voice activated commands. The device will audibly sound an alert when it is moved beyond the set range. But is GPS monitoring a sensible precaution that provides freedom to those with dementia and reassurance to their carers? Or is it an infringement of personal liberty with shades of criminal tagging? There are no easy answers. The Buddi is a wristband, and looks much like a fitness device. It has an alert button to call for help, but it also counts steps, monitors sleep, and detects falls. You can also set up “safe zones” on a map and the Buddi will send an alert if the wearer wanders into an unsafe zone.

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Sussex Police is one of a growing number of police forces, along with local councils and health authorities, to invest in GPS locators. The force bought six devices in 2012, an initiative that provoked a heated press debate about their rights and wrongs. These devices are a lifesaver, what a great little invention and thanks to Wigan council for covering the cost of my dads device... We need more real charities like yours who actually give something to the community instead on being in the charity game for themselves Steve Milton is a director at Innovations in Dementia ( www.innovationsindementia.org.uk), which works to enhance the lives of those with dementia. ‘Most people we’ve talked to don’t object to monitoring if it helps them stay independent for longer.’ Studies suggest that people who get lost are likely to go into residential care sooner – a move neither the person with dementia nor their carers may want. Dementia and the right to walk

Consider the SOS panic button, a standout feature of the senior GPS bracelet. Should a senior activate it, the bracelet dials a preset phone number, enabling two-way communication. Isn’t that incredibly comforting? Frequently Asked Questions Can senior GPS bracelets keep seniors safe and prevent wandering incidents? For more information about assistive technology (AT) for people with dementia, visit www.atdementia.org.uk