Alzheimer’s patients tracked with satellite technology

Alzheimer’s patients tracked with satellite technology, An east London borough is using satellite technology to help keep track of Alzheimer’s patients.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZPo8sv2igU

Havering Council is giving those with the condition the On Track device – it transmits a GPS signal and straps onto the wrist.

That signal is tracked by a control centre and if someone goes missing it can be called, or the person’s carer informed of where they are.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19772444