Namwon-si Dementia Safety Center Provides Free 'Wandering Detectors' for Elderly Dementia Patients

[Namwon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Young-gwon] The Jeonbuk Namwon City Dementia Safety Center (Director Han Yong-jae) announced on the 12th that it is recruiting candidates to provide the wandering detector "Happy GPS" free of charge to prevent the disappearance of elderly dementia patients.

The applicants are dementia patients who have experienced wandering or disappearance or are at risk of disappearance. A total of 12 recipients will be selected, prioritizing high-risk groups among the applicants for distribution.

The application period is until the 14th, and applications can be made by phone or visit to the Namwon City Dementia Safety Center.

The wandering detector "Happy GPS" is a smartwatch-type device with a charging method, allowing caregivers to check the location information of the subject in real time through a mobile app. It is equipped with a function that notifies the caregiver when the subject enters or leaves a safe zone.

Also, in an emergency situation, if the subject presses the "SOS call" button, a notification is sent to the caregiver.

Director Han Yong-jae said, "By distributing the wandering detectors, we will prevent disappearances and establish a rapid early detection and response system in case of dementia patient disappearance, contributing to the construction of a social safety net."

Namwon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Young-gwon baekok@asiae.co.kr

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