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FINDING THE LOST
I f you are a family member of someone with Alzheimer’s
or related dementias, you know how preoccupied you can
be with the possibility of them wandering alone. According
to the Alzheimer’s Society, 60 % of people with Alzheimer’s
will wander at least once during their disease.
For this reason, there are now various groups throughout
Canada who are advocating for a “Silver Alert” system, just
as they have in place in the States – Silver Alert is a public
notification system to help quickly find seniors who wander
because of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. A Silver
Alert would provide information to media outlets and/or
activate an emergency alert system through law enforcement
agencies – a similar model to the Amber Alert.
Locating Devices
There are, however, locating devices you can purchase and pay
a monthly fee for, so that in case your loved one wanders, you
can easily locate them through a GPS system. These systems
are connected to your cell phone, and provide a map showing
exactly where your loved one is. When they leave a ‘safe
zone’ which you set up, an alarm will sound on your phone.
Some devices are designed to be worn, such as in the form
of a necklace, while others function like a keychain, which
can be hooked up to an item of clothing, a pocket, or purse.
Devices range from $50 to $150, and the monthly fees
can range from $5 to $25 per month. Something worth
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