Question: I need recommendations for some kind of GPS or tracking device; my wife is starting to wander.
Answer: I can certainly understand your concern. Sadly, this is something families experiencing dementia with a loved one are often faced with. There’s no price tag on peace of mind. I’m glad to recommend Project Lifesaver International to assist you and your family with this situation.
Project Lifesaver is the only nonprofit to offer a search and rescue program for “at risk” individuals who are prone to wandering, which can be a life-threatening behavior. As a pioneer in this specific area, they operate across the U.S. in 50 states and nine provinces in Canada by working through public safety agencies such as police, fire and sheriff departments. Project Lifesaver uses radio tracking technology instead of GPS, which is subject to blockage and loss of signal and battery failure. Radio tracking is thus far more dependable. When a client is registered with Project Lifesaver, they wear a one-ounce personalized bracelet. This bracelet is a battery-operated wrist transmitter that emits a unique automatic tracking signal every second, 24 hours a day.
When a client is registered with Project Lifesaver, they wear a one-ounce personalized bracelet. This bracelet is a battery-operated wrist transmitter that emits a unique automatic tracking signal every second, 24 hours a day.
With more than 1,700 member agencies, Project Lifesaver’s trained and certified professionals have rescued thousands of people since the group was founded in 1999 and continues its mission to “bring loved ones home.”