Have you ever heard that a smart GPS watch may increase the independence, autonomy, and freedom of some people with early-to-moderate-stage dementia and reduce caregivers' anxiety and stress? Plus, a GPS watch with geofencing settings, emergency button, vital signs, and fall alarm may help caregivers and emergency responders to quickly locate and ensure the safety of people who wander.

With age sadly for many people comes vulnerability; two of the biggest concerns we hear about are and dementia-related wandering. What if we do not prepare a wearable device with GPS tracking and fall alarm system for our beloved aging parents?

Since GPS tracking and positioning system is designed to help alleviate these two worries (risk of a fall and dementia-related wandering) by pinpointing the exact location of the user at any time, it would be better if we prepare a smart wearable device with GPS tracking and positioning function to our beloved parents as earlier as possible. 

Regarding fall alarm, you have probably heard this - a third of all seniors in the United States will suffer a serious fall every year. We are not overstating this. “Falls threaten older Americans’ independence and safety and generate enormous economic and personal costs that affect everyone,” said Grant Baldwin, Ph.D., M.P.H., director of CDC’s Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among seniors. Even if you are lucky enough to suffer just a minor injury, it is common for seniors to then develop a fear of falling, and that fear of falling is even worse among seniors who live alone. After all, if our beloved aging parents fall and cannot get up to call for help, what will happen? How long will it be before someone comes to check up? And will it be too late by that point?

With a mobile wearable device / personal alarm the wearer will be able to be located should they get lost, go wandering, or need help when away from the home. It's better that we prepare a suitable wearable device with GPS tracking system and fall alarm system for those with dementia at earlier stage and those who worry about falls. Listen! This is what we can do: The earlier we set our hearts to prepare one for our beloved family members, the lower we can reduce the risk from their lost and falls.