People living with dementia and their caregivers can have differing perspectives regarding tracking devices. Some see them as increasing personal freedom and safety, while others find them an invasion of privacy. 
 
Companies strive to make their products easy for users to integrate into daily life, offering features such as tracking information access for multiple caregivers and alert notifications. 
Cost 
 
Electronic tracking devices vary considerably in price and usage can be complex for persons living with dementia. To understand their effects on these individuals, it's essential to investigate how companies present these devices on their websites; an analysis of two Danish companies marketing wander management devices revealed an association between company values and device design. 
 
The Optimus 3.0 GPS tracker was created to reduce risk of wandering among those living with dementia. It combines location tracking with health tools in an easily manageable wearable that's discreet yet easy to operate; attaches easily to walkers or mobility aids for convenient tracking; starts recording movement as soon as it starts moving; and conserves battery life when not being used. 
 
This study involved recruiting wearer-carer dyads with cognitive impairment who were considered at risk of wandering by their carer or referrer, and then having them complete questionnaires at baseline and six month follow-up. 
Accuracy 
 
This study seeks to investigate the benefits of GPS trackers in reducing risk of wandering for those living with dementia and their carers. Participants in the six-month trial include both individuals living with dementia as well as caretakers. They respond to questions in an use log database and participate in focus group sessions using topic guides as participants in an extensive use-log database and focus group sessions with this device. 
 
Many companies placed an emphasis on making their devices easy for people with dementia to use, since difficult technology may exacerbate stress and frustration, ultimately leading to abandonment. Furthermore, devices which were too large or hard to integrate into daily life could potentially increase anxiety as well as increase wandering risks. 
 
Analysis of website material shows that companies offering electronic tracking device products are aware of any vulnerabilities introduced by their products and have designed devices that address those vulnerabilities through special care tools and by creating specific worldviews. This discovery should serve as a catalyst for further reflection on enterprises behind such devices. 
Privacy 
 
This study sought to explore how companies that develop, design, and market electronic tracking devices for dementia care present ethical considerations and values at stake in their marketing. Analysis of website textual content demonstrated that companies recognized new vulnerabilities among persons living with dementia and caregivers alike; accordingly they promoted electronic tracking devices as one way to address such challenges. 
 
wearable gps tracker for elderly Companies stressed the benefits of their products for providing individuals with dementia more privacy and autonomy, viewing this as an ethical value. Furthermore, they stressed the significance of maintaining bodily integrity which contributes to one's sense of self-worth. 
 
Some companies also advocated for the establishment of communities of care and encouraged informal caregivers to enroll their loved ones into them. Such communities provide an ideal way to nurture relationships between those living with dementia and their family members while simultaneously providing safety and reassurance. 
Convenience 
 
Convenience is of utmost importance when selecting a GPS tracking device for dementia patients. Both caregivers and the person at risk of wandering must consider how easy the device is to use; technology that's difficult to integrate into daily life may only add stress and frustration for all involved parties. A device that's straightforward can reduce the burden on carers while simultaneously encouraging independence for those living with dementia. 
 
 
A good tracking system should also include a fall detection feature to notify caregivers immediately when an elderly patient falls, helping prevent accidents that frequently happen among them and expedite emergency responses, potentially saving further injuries. 
 
Some GPS trackers allow family or professional caregivers to join the search via an app, saving valuable time when searching for someone who wanders from home or retraces old routes. This feature can be especially helpful if your loved one tends to wander from home or return there often. 

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