Propod GPS
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What does it do?:
Allows you to get out and about without having to worry about getting lost because someone you trust can find out where you are
Shows your position on a map
Has an SOS button you can press to contact someone if you need help
Control panel viewable on computer or phone
Shows position, speed travelling, history of route taken
Can set geofenced areas and be notified of entering and leaving them
Up to three people can receive alerts
Ready to use straight out the box
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What’s the problem?:
You sometimes get a bit lost when you're out and about
Your family get worried that you might not get home safely
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Manufacturer:
GPS Trackershop
- Approximate cost: £138, then top up credits pay as you go
- Available for purchase at: https://www.trackershop-uk.com/product-category/personal-gps-trackers/dementia
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What our Testers LikedIt fitted into a small pouch on my husbands belt and looked like a pager - he used to be a Policeman so this was helpful and was familiar to him.
The map platform was easy to use to see where he was - I could check it on my iPad or laptop and so could my son and daughter.
It had a speed gauge so I knew if he had gotten onto a bus or in a taxi.
The SOS button was there so he could press it if he needed me.
I found it easy to use and gave us the piece of mind when he was out and about walking with the dog which was important to us as he saw his usual fellow dog walkers and it gave me time to myself.Show more0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
What our Testers Liked**This is a home test review posted on behalf of the family who took part.
Attached to mum's walking frame so she didn't leave home without it
Used the geofence feature so we just got a notification when she left home and arrived at her destination, and vice versa. That was enough to give us peace of mind.
Daughter living further away felt more involved and up to date with how mum was doingWhat our Testers DislikedBattery took a little bit longer to charge than first thoughtWhat is InterestingSpeed was interesting. We could see if Mum was walking, or on the bus.What our Testers SaidIt's given us so much peace of mind to know that Mum is safe, without restricting her usual routine in any way. We bought one so that when the trial finished we could just swap them over and we all knew how to use it.Show more1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
What our Testers Liked**This is a home test review posted on behalf of the family who took part.
Very easy to use
Carry case makes it easy to attached to a belt or can be put in your pocket
The control panel and map were easy to log in to and see what was happening from my phone or tablet.
The family found it very reassuring when B was out for a walk that they could find him if he needed helpWhat our Testers DislikedSometimes pouch fell off belt when going to the loo, so we pinned it onWhat our Testers SaidWe decided to get one after the test. Our grandchildren joined in with having the app on their phones, so it made it something that we could talk about easily at home.
Customer service is very good. We called them a few times for help with settings and they were very helpful.Show more1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Dementia Circle is a service of Alzheimer - Scotland Action on Dementia
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