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Alzheimers

captainchaos · 2012-04-09 16:36:56

My mother is in early stages of Alzheimers and has gone missing a few times recently! Wondering what sort of "tracking" device is available..........she can't use a mobile phone but I was thinking of getting her one that we could ring that would text us it's location! Is there such a phone available or what other options…

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09-04-2012 5:36pm

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captainchaos

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My mother is in early stages of Alzheimers and has gone missing a few times recently!

Wondering what sort of "tracking" device is available..........she can't use a mobile phone but I was thinking of getting her one that we could ring that would text us it's location!

Is there such a phone available or what other options are there!

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#2 09-04-2012 10:45pm
ceegee

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Something like the "wheres my droid?" app for android phones sounds like what you're looking for.

Havent used it myself so cant give any feedback on how good/bad it is. Im sure theres several other similiar apps out there.

Alternatively a phone with google maps and latitude turned on should also work

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#3 09-04-2012 11:27pm
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Android Forum if it's any help

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#4 13-04-2012 7:57pm
cena

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My dad has a tag on him that if he goes near the door the alarm well go off. But he is in a home. Maybe talk to your doctor or nearest nursing home and see what they say

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#5 16-04-2012 9:29am
JuliusCaesar

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Age Action might be able to help, or the alzheimers Association http://www.alzheimer.ie/

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#6 30-10-2013 12:08pm
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Hi captainchaos,

What did you eventually get to solve this issue?
For my Dad we got him a cheap android phone & using the "where's my phone" feature on a desktop we can locate him if needs be. Granted the phone has to be in his possession, but this is a cheap fix.

Companies do wrist band tags (that look like jewelry) and they monitor them on GPS, but its pretty expensive & there's a monthly charge too.

Interested to hear how you get on.

Ian

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