GPS Shoes Help Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers

CBS News - It's very common for people who have dementia to wander off on their own. When that happens, frantic family members have to search for them, and call the police if they can't find them.

But there's now another option. Technology -- in the form of shoes that have GPS tracking is beginning to revolutionize how caretakers keep tabs on their loved ones who sometimes wander.

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GPS Shoes Track Dementia Patients

With the use of GPS Technology, the GPS Smart Shoe by GTX Corp will send you a text message if the wearer has wandered out of a predetermined area (set by you). You are directed to a website which shows the exact location of the wearer. It is estimated that up to 60 percent of people with Alzheimer's — the most common form of dementia — will become lost at least once. Learn more about GPS Shoes here.

Introducing the GPS Smart Shoe

The smartest shoes you will ever own.

GPS Smart Shoe by GTX Corp (GTXO) is now available in sizes 7 to 14 for both men and women. The shoe is ideal for keeping an eye on Alzheimer’s patients from afar via the convenient online Viewing Portal.

“Athletes who excel in sports like Bicycling and Long Distance Running use GPS to track their progress while training. This is no different”, says CEO Patrick Bertagna. “Just like a coach monitoring your trainee, you can make sure Dad has not wandered off. We even have a barrier breach warning (GEO Fence). If the wearer wanders out of the designated area, you will receive a warning via text message.”

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High Tech Gadgets Help Alzheimers Patients

GTX Corp. is introducing new shoes, loafers and sneakers, with GPS built into them. CBS technology expert Katie Linendoll said they can really come in handy for families who are taking care of relatives suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. With a downloadable app, they can track them using the GPS or get an alert if the person wanders out of a pre-set safe zone.

GPS Shoes keep track of your loved ones

GTX Corp CEO Patrick Bertagna talks about GPS Shoe on CNN, GPS Apps Provide Peace of Mind

Future Family: Life In the Digital Age preview.

The Discovery Channel - Nov. 13, 2010 - This patient education program explores how baby boomers the 78 million Americans born in the wake of World War II are embracing technology to better manage increased work and home responsibilities. Future Family discusses the GPS footwear by GTX Corp.

View the show - Part 1
View the show - Part 2 (11:15 mark)

Andrew Carle on Elder Tech Trends

Eldergadget.com - November 5, 2010 - ElderGadget’s Michael Goldman starts the series with a conversation with Andrew Carle, an Assistant Professor at George Mason University. Andrew is also an expert on technology development for seniors, and is a consultant for the Nintendo Corp., GTX Corp., and several other companies about how to make their newest gadgets more elder friendly.

How does a GPS tracking system work?

Patrick Bertagna, GTX Corp. - 10/26/2010 - Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide radio-navigation system formed from the constellation of 24 satellites and their ground stations. The Global Positioning System is mainly funded and controlled by the U.S Department of Defense (DOD). The system was initially designed for the operation of U. S. military. But today, there are also many civil users of GPS across the whole world. The civil users are allowed to use the Standard Positioning Service without any kind of charge or restrictions.