How Modern Technology is Changing the Future of Alzheimer’s Patients
7 May 2018
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are among cruelest diseases out there as they slowly erase everything familiar making it difficult for patients to adapt to new environments and situations. This leads to disoriented wanderings and is a huge concern for family members and caregivers alike. New technology is offering promise for helping ease the fears of loved ones while providing patients with greater autonomy and freedom of movement.
GPS Tracking Eases Wandering Woes
If you have a parent, partner, or loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia one of your greatest fears, aside from the fear of becoming a stranger to the person you’ve loved so long, is the fear or your loved one becoming bewildered and lost while wandering alone.
The idea of a loved one wandering out into the snow, for instance, and getting lost, is a real fear for families living in cooler climates and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. GPS tracking provides excellent peace of mind by allowing you to quickly locate your loved one at any time of the day or night.
You can even set up geographical fences that notify you anytime your loved one wanders outside of a predefined geographic perimeter so that you know right away if your loved one might be at risk and can act quickly to bring your family member back to safety.
Brain Implant Chip
DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is working to develop wireless chips that can be implanted into the brain to help wounded soldiers regain motor skills that were lost as results of their injuries. There is some hope that this same chip can help Alzheimer’s patients recover lost memories and skills necessary to function on their own.
This technology is in early stages, but it shows great promise and there is substantial hope that it will effectively help some patients regain lost memories and skills.
Label Makers and Photographs
While not exactly a high-tech solution, there is some evidence that label makers can assist Alzheimer’s patients to understand what certain items are for and what they are capable of. This is especially helpful when used in conjunction with images as some patients do lose the ability to read as the disease progresses.
While brain implant chips may be the promise of the future for Alzheimer’s patients, GPS tracking and label making offer assistance to families fearful for their loved ones today. Now is the time to learn more about these technologies and how they can be used to improve quality of life for your loved one.
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are among cruelest diseases out there as they slowly erase everything familiar making it difficult for patients to adapt to new environments and situations. This leads to disoriented wanderings and is a huge concern for family members and caregivers alike. New technology is offering promise for helping ease the fears of loved ones while providing patients with greater autonomy and freedom of movement.
GPS Tracking Eases Wandering Woes
If you have a parent, partner, or loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia one of your greatest fears, aside from the fear of becoming a stranger to the person you’ve loved so long, is the fear or your loved one becoming bewildered and lost while wandering alone.
The idea of a loved one wandering out into the snow, for instance, and getting lost, is a real fear for families living in cooler climates and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. GPS tracking provides excellent peace of mind by allowing you to quickly locate your loved one at any time of the day or night.
You can even set up geographical fences that notify you anytime your loved one wanders outside of a predefined geographic perimeter so that you know right away if your loved one might be at risk and can act quickly to bring your family member back to safety.
Brain Implant Chip
DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is working to develop wireless chips that can be implanted into the brain to help wounded soldiers regain motor skills that were lost as results of their injuries. There is some hope that this same chip can help Alzheimer’s patients recover lost memories and skills necessary to function on their own.
This technology is in early stages, but it shows great promise and there is substantial hope that it will effectively help some patients regain lost memories and skills.
Label Makers and Photographs
While not exactly a high-tech solution, there is some evidence that label makers can assist Alzheimer’s patients to understand what certain items are for and what they are capable of. This is especially helpful when used in conjunction with images as some patients do lose the ability to read as the disease progresses.
While brain implant chips may be the promise of the future for Alzheimer’s patients, GPS tracking and label making offer assistance to families fearful for their loved ones today. Now is the time to learn more about these technologies and how they can be used to improve quality of life for your loved one.
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