For those of us who have a loved one who wanders, be it a child with autism, sleepwalker, or a partner with Alzheimer's or dementia, knowing when he begins his foray can bring well needed peace of mind.
Here's a few ideas to regain that sense of security.
For many who wander, a silent sensor that sends an alarm to a remote receiver unit can avoid startling or agitating the wanderer while alerting the caregiver. Products that have sensor and alarm in one will tend to be less expensive.
Here's a few ideas to regain that sense of security.
For many who wander, a silent sensor that sends an alarm to a remote receiver unit can avoid startling or agitating the wanderer while alerting the caregiver. Products that have sensor and alarm in one will tend to be less expensive.
The indoor Wireless Wander Alarm senses motion within 15 feet of the unit, sending an alarm to the receiver unit. Less expensive, and rated for outdoor use as well, is a Driveway Alarm with a long range from sensor to receiver.
Another option is a floor sensor mat, to remotely alert you when your loved one steps or falls out of bed. Can also be placed in front of chairs and doors. These are generally rated higher than the chair and bed exit mats that alert to when the loved one is no longer on the sensor, as rolling over or moving can send false alerts.
Simple Door Alarms can be installed on any door in your home to alert you. My favorite is theGE Personal Security Alarm Kit which comes with three sensors, keypad to set security code for arming/disarming, and had an alarm delay to prevent unwanted triggers. The drawback to this device may be loud 120 decibel alert from the receiver unit startling the wanderer.
There are also "lojack" gps devices that can help you locate your loved one who has wandered away from your location. Most are fobs, which can be misplaced. I really like the PAL (Protect and Locate) subscriber service from Project Lifesaver which is both a tracking devise and a digital sports watch. Caregivers can locate by pressing a "find" button on the portable receiver, and there is also a "panic" button on the transmitter. You can read about all the features at their website.
There are also "lojack" gps devices that can help you locate your loved one who has wandered away from your location. Most are fobs, which can be misplaced. I really like the PAL (Protect and Locate) subscriber service from Project Lifesaver which is both a tracking devise and a digital sports watch. Caregivers can locate by pressing a "find" button on the portable receiver, and there is also a "panic" button on the transmitter. You can read about all the features at their website.
There are many more products that can help keep your peace of mind, prevent wandering, and locate someone who had gone missing. I hope this post gives you some ideas and helps bring comfort back into your home.
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