This site aims to provide individuals living with dementia and their care partners with the information they need to purchase and use affordable tracking technology for use alongside care
The study seeks to explore the experiences of using a selected form of off-the-shelf GPS tracking technology within dementia care, from the perspectives of individuals living with dementia and those individuals who provide care to them
This study recognises that those living with dementia and their care partners are experts through experience, and are based placed to make decisions on the use of GPS
The main study itself was informed through a consultation phase, whereby both individuals living with dementia and their care partners viewed a range of devices.
What separates this study from previous studies in dementia research is the use of 'off-the-shelf' GPS products.
The devices are not tailor-made for a specific use or function, but carry with them a similar or identical specification to those with a defined use,
These 'off-the-shelf' products are available at a fraction of the cost of those that are targeted at use within dementia care.
From the outset, research showed the rising costs faced by those living with dementia and their care partners, on top of the increasing percentages of older people are living in poverty in the UK
This study seeks to analyse how participants of the study use the selected device, considering the range of activities undertaken, the frequency of use as well as the perceived benefits and limitations of the technology itself.
A focus group to collect data regarding the views and opinions of people living with dementia and their care partners on a wide range of off-the-shelf GPS devices. This data informed the main study by selecting the device to be used.
Both before and after a period of using the selected GPS device, participants will attend interviews to gather data related to intial opinions of the technology followed by post experience of using the devices
Participants will be given 1 x “V-Multitracker Trakisafe” GPS device along with training and guidance on using the device and be asked to use the device alongside their everyday lives for a period of 3 months.
Just click below to download a copy of the instruction guide/manual for the 'V-Multi Tracker – TrackiSafe'
2 hours. The device will let you know when it needs charging as the red light will begin to blink indicating that the battery is low. When charging the device this red light will blink slowly. When the battery is fully charged the red light will be solidly lit up.
The great thing about GPS technology is that it works wherever you are, whenever, all day, everyday. Providing you have phone signal to access the tracking application you can be anywhere in the world.
Battery life of this device is dependent upon how much the device is used. Frequent use of features and will result in the battery draining fast. On average the device lasts for 3 days.
Battery life of this device is dependent upon how much the device is used. Frequent use of features and will result in the battery draining fast. On average the device lasts for 3 days.
Hopefully the videos and guides above have helped you in learning how to use this device, however if you are still in need of some technical support or have any questions regarding this technology, feel free to contact us!
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