Paju-si Provides Free 'Wandering Detectors' for Real-Time Location Tracking of Dementia Patients

Support for Dementia Patients and Seniors Aged 60 and Over

The Dementia Safety Center in Paju, Gyeonggi Province announced on the 11th that it will collaborate with the Paju Police Station to provide wandering detectors (smart tags) free of charge to prevent dementia patients from going missing and to reduce wandering time.

Poster for Free Support of 'Wandering Detector' for Real-Time Location Tracking of Dementia Patients in Paju City. Provided by Paju City

The wandering detector is a device that can be linked with a smartphone to track real-time location, helping to quickly locate and safely return dementia patients immediately if they go missing.

The support targets dementia patients diagnosed with dementia or seniors aged 60 and over, and will be available from March until supplies run out.

Those wishing to apply for the wandering detector can do so at the Paju Dementia Safety Center, Unjeong Health Center, or Paju Police Station, and applicants will also be provided with a wandering identification tag that can be attached to clothing. For more details, please contact the Paju Dementia Safety Center.

Lee Hansang, Director of the Paju Health Center, said, “With the increase in the dementia population due to aging demographics, establishing a welfare system for dementia patients is becoming increasingly important,” adding, “We hope that the introduction of the wandering detector will strengthen the safety net against missing incidents.”

Paju City supports various services provided by the Dementia Safety Center, such as dementia treatment management fee support, shelter programs, and family classes, to help dementia patients and their families live in a safer environment.

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