I wish they would have had some of these handy health gadgets ten years ago! Having an electronic gizmo that lets you know when someone gets out of bed or leaves a chair is like having an extra set of eyes. Here are a few that I found:

Pressure Sensitive Patient Alarm System - Alarm + Bed Sized Pad - 11″ x 30″ - there’s nothing really discrete about this system and I wonder if it works all the time. Does it have to be positioned exactly under the patient? If you’ve used it, I’d love to hear some feedback.

. Wireless Wander Alarm ™ - This system sounds like it may be a better choice if you don’t want to upset a family member. It is a bit more discreet.

GPS Personal Locator (Each) - I think one of these is a great idea every time you go on an outing. There are just too many stories of Alzheimer’s victims getting lost when they are separated from their caregivers.

Posted by on 06.17.2007 • Caregiver Support