S-911 Tracking Bracelet
can help locate Alzheimers PatientsIn the U.S.A There are currently nearly 800,000 diagnosed Alzheimer's sufferers in the U.S.A, some 60% of whom experience problems of disorientation and can become lost. In an attempt to offer a solution to this difficult situation, Global Security Tracking Inc/ Laipac Technologies and CEAFA (The Confederation of Families of Sufferers of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias) have unveiled The Global Security S-911 Tracking Bracelet.
The Global Security S-911 Bracelet., which integrates a mobile telephone system, intelligent alerts and localization via satellite (GPS), allows the Alzheimer patient to be located if they are lost or disoriented and also to establish immediate contact with them. "This new mobile localization system will give peace of mind to the relatives and career of the patient and, at the same time, prevent the dramatic situations that can occur when the sufferer cannot be located and they do not remember who they are", explained Scott Robidoux, the V.P of Global Security Tracking Inc.
Developed and patented by the Canadian company LiapacTechnologies Inc. In partners with Global Security Tracking whose subsidiary in the U.S.A . The Global Security S-911 Bracelet has been introduced into the U.S.A , whose networks will support the telephone and mobile data transmission services.
The Global Security S-911 Bracelet is based on an intelligent detection and alert programmed, a geo-location system using GPS and a GSM/AGPRS transceiver that integrates a Kore SIM card. The result is a watch-sized bracelet that allows the Alzheimer sufferer to move around without restricting their liberty.
If the wearer of the Global Security S-911 Bracelet, leaves their habitual geographic area, which has been previously defined by their relatives or careers, the device automatically sends out an alert to advise those responsible for the patient.
The wearer of the Global Security S-911 Bracelet can be located immediately through a telephone assistance centre that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year , and the patient can be contacted using the device's hands-free function
"Three years of research stand behind the technology and efficiency of Global Security S-911 Bracelet., which has enjoyed great success in France, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada and is now being introduced into Netherlands in order to make life easier for sufferers and caregivers alike. In (GST) we are confident that our efforts will give more security to Alzheimer's sufferers and greater peace of mind to those who surround them." said Scott Robidoux, V.P OF OPERATIONS of Global Security Tracking and Laipac Technology located in Canada "The Global Security S-911 Bracelet. is a clear example of the huge potential that GPS and mobile phone technologies have to offer in the creation of new services aimed at people who suffer from spatial and temporal orientation and cognition problems".
Thanks to the mobile 'phone, this objective is now easier to achieve, We are delighted to have the possibility of collaborating in this ground- breaking project with partners like KORE, and CEAFA".
Alzheimer's disease not only affects the patient, it changes the life of the entire family, especially that of the principal career, for many long and difficult years. When the Alzheimer sufferer begins to lose their capacity to recognize their family environment or to forget their name and address, episodes of wandering off and disorientation become a reality and bring with them daily anxiety for al l those who care for the patient.
In order to prevent the patient from getting lost, those who care for them may even stop going out themselves, which makes it difficult to lead a normal social life. The Global Security S-911 Bracelet offers an alternative solution.
According to an article in The Gazette, The Global Security S-911 Bracelet has a built-in high sensitivity GPS receiver which can provide indoor and under bridge location capability where normal GPS is unable to do so. The main goal for the Global Security S-911 Bracelet is to provide the following applications and uses: