GPS tracking of Alzheimer’s patients November 24, 2006
Posted by Rich in : GPS tracking elderly , trackbackA Spanish consortium has created a GPS tracking device for elderly Alzheimer’s patients. The device, dubbed the Columba, integrates GPS with GSM cell phone technology. The result is…
…a watch-sized bracelet that allows the Alzheimer sufferer to move around without restricting their liberty.
If the wearer of the Columba bracelet leaves their habitual geographic area, which has been previously defined by their relatives or carers, the device automatically sends out an alert to advise those responsible for the patient.
The wearer of the 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.
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Dear sir
I own a company called Smart Independent Living. We will soon be offering medical alarms for the elderly all across Canada.
I am interested in the Columba GPS bracelet since it is a perfect fit for our company. Can you let me know when this technology will be available in Canada? Who should I contact about becoming a Canadian partner?
Elaine,
The Columba bracelet is produced by the Canadian company medical Intelligence. http://en.medicalintelligence.ca/iiix/home/
I own a GPS company and have been looking for just such a product. Do you have the name of a wholesaler who will drop ship this product to my customers for me?
dear sir
Is this in the U.S.A yet if so where can I get one for my mother she has wonder off twice so far and we were lucky to find her the last time in a very Bad part of town
This is just what I have been looking for to be able to put on my father-in-law. How do I go about finding more info on this system and also buying one.
I too would like info on this product I have a great nedd for this for my father
thank you
I need this. Is it in the USA yet? Tennessee