If you have an elderly loved one who frequently wanders off, a global positioning system (GPS) might be able to help. GPS can track an individual or object from hundreds of miles away. For those elderly family members it's as simple as installing some software and deciding where to place the unit.
Instructions
1. Install a GPS unit on the individual's car if he's currently still driving. This allows you not only to see where he's going and get there, but also to find him if he gets lost.
2. Look for a cell phone that comes complete with GPS programs such as those available from Verizon, Sprint and AT&T. These cell phones allow the company to track the phones, so many people use them for children or elderly family members.
3. Purchase a walker with that comes equipped with GPS. These walkers allow the user to see where she's going, but they also keep track of her in case she wanders off or becomes lost.
4. Invest in the uLocate Communications program. This program allows users to upload tracking software directly onto a number of different cell phones to keep track of those loved ones who wander off.
5. Attach a child locater, such as those available from Brickhouse Security, to your elderly loved one. These devices are small enough to attach to a shoelace, yet allow users to keep track of their loved ones wherever they may be.
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