Alzheimer’s GPS bracelet coming to U.S.? March 15, 2007
Posted by Rich in : GPS tracking elderly , trackback
Last year I posted a story about GPS tracking of Alzheimer’s patients. It turns out that Medical Intelligence Technologies, makers of the Columba GPS bracelet are expanding aggressively in Europe and are courting partners for a U.S. introduction by the end of 2007.
According to an article in The (Montreal) Gazette, the GPS tracking bracelet “sells for $300 plus a $60 per month subscriber fee. Government reimbursement of the cost is an active issue in marketing the device.” In the U.S. the issue may be reimbursement by private insurance.
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What we would like to know is how successfully this bracelet is being adopted, in France for instance, where it has ideal marketing.
Success in this market will give adequate confidence to launch the product with the sort of marketing muscle necessary to succeed in the USA.
where can i get one in the U.S.??
I don’t think its available here yet. You can get this though…
http://www.locatorsystemscorp.com/index.shtml
Any update about US availability?
France Germany Spain- have had ‘good’ success- thus far eventhough still in its infancy
Rich;
can you provide any updated information on how to contact the manufacturers of the Columbia GPS tracking bracelet?
Hi,
I would like to market this product in the nordic region.
do u have any tips
I Live in Canada, I am very interested in the Columbia GPS bracelet. Where can I buy it? And can I market it in Canada?
I live in Greece.How could I possibly order this product?I need such a product for my father in law who suffers of Alzheimer.Is there any phone number to call for more information and ordering? Thank you in advance!
did u get anywhere glykeria ? i got same issues with granmother !
thomas
I work for the local government in Kansas City, KS and there is significant interest in initiating a program involving GPS locator bracelets for the residents of our city who suffer from Alzheimer’s/dementia. We have recently had a few deaths caused by wandering that could have possibly been prevented with the use of this technology. The only concern is the cost of equipment and service. I am very interested in any information you could provide me or any direction you could give me that would assist in finding the necessary information to get the ball rolling on this program. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
Hi,
I work with an in-home care chain in Canada and would be very interested in learning how we may purchase this product in Canada.
Wayne
Hello~
I’m in desperate need of something like this for my Grandpa. He ended up wandering away from his assisted living facility last night for a few hours. It was so disorienting not knowing what to do and whether or not we’d find him. He’s legally blind and doesn’t have the best balance. Please let me know where this item can be purchased!
Thanks,
Kim
I am in desperate need of a gps tracking braclet for my mother she is 86 in good health but she goes for a walk and gets lost. Please I need help with her right now at this moment the police are looking for her and no luck yet, this is the 3rd time she has gotten lost. she is a very small lady and speaks only spanish and cant’ hear.Please guide me to where to buy this now.
Hello, take a look here!
www.medicalintelligence.ca
Hi: My name is Dharma Vazquez. I am interested in distributing and marketing this product. I can be reached at dharmavazquez@gmail.com