Gwanak-gu Provides Free 'Smart Keeper' to Prevent Missing Dementia Elderly

Contributing to the Prevention of Dementia Patient Disappearance and Safe Return Home... Real-Time Location Tracking and Safe Zone Exit Alerts for Wearers

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) is providing the ‘Smart Keeper’ free of charge to prepare for the annually increasing number of missing dementia patients.

This is to prevent the disappearance of dementia seniors at high risk of wandering and to help their safe return home by quickly locating them if they go missing.

The ‘Smart Keeper’ is a location tracker (GPS) designed to be comfortably worn on the wrist like a watch by dementia seniors, allowing caregivers to check the wearer’s location information in real time through a mobile app.

Additionally, a specific area within the activity range can be set as a safe zone, and if the wearer leaves this zone, an alert message is sent in real time. In emergency situations, the wearer can also press a button to call SOS.

The district plans to support a total of 47 people by October this year. Dementia seniors registered at the Gwanak-gu Dementia Safety Center or their caregivers can bring their ID and smartphone to the center to make a reservation and apply for free support.

Meanwhile, the Gwanak-gu Dementia Safety Center, recognized as an excellent dementia program operator, received the Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation at the 13th Dementia Overcoming Day in 2020. It also provides wandering recognition tags and pre-registration fingerprint services to prevent senior disappearances.

Mayor Park Junhee said, “We expect the Smart Keeper to play a significant role in preventing dementia seniors from going missing and in their quick discovery and return if they do. We will continue to do our best to create a happy Gwanak by actively supporting vulnerable groups.”

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