What are GPS trackers?

To save you the technicalities and complexities, GPS (Global Positioning System) trackers are simple devices that are used to track an individual or object. It reports the exact location of the monitored individual or object to the finder via a remote communication network. GPS trackers work by communicating with artificial GPS satellites stationed around the earth.

GPS Trackers have moved from the traditional two-piece end-to-end devices that they used to be to a simpler one receiver and one tracker setup. The receiver is sometimes a computer or smartphone loaded with the tracker’s custom app.

Why do elderly people need GPS trackers?

Due to old age, seniors have a reduced ability to remember things. This is much worse in those struggling with conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Seniors can forget where they are, where they’re going, etc. In short, they can become disoriented.

GPS trackers eliminate the pain of endless search parties whenever an elderly one slips out of sight. And it could put caregivers’ minds at rest whenever seniors have to go out for any reason. If anything, a GPS tracker will do the searching for you and tell you exactly where they are.

Security and convenience are the two keywords of all GPS trackers and that’s exactly what they aim to give.

GPS trackers for elderly seniors: things to look out for

While reviewing different GPS trackers, here are few important checkpoints we considered, which we believe you should also consider before paying for any device.

• Weight: Although this might not seem like the most important feature, but ‘discomfort voids purpose’. Getting a device that’s lightweight would definitely serve more purpose and can be easily moved around, compared to a heavier one.
• Battery life: Some of customer’s complains about a number of GPS Trackers is the annoying requirement of battery replacement or charge, as the case may be. While some Trackers have long lasting batteries, some have batteries that drain faster than water from a broken pipe.
• Geo-fencing: This simply means setting a perimeter on your receiving device, and having Tracker’s alarm go off on the receiver (your mobile phone) when the senior wanders past that perimeter. It’s a feature to indeed be thankful for.
• Alert system: This is also a very important feature. As a matter of fact, one of the most important features since this works mainly with your receiver and is the only way to know ‘where’ exactly the tracker is.

Best GPS trackers for elderly seniors (review)

This is where we’re most helpful — narrowing your search and saving you the stress of racking your brain over which GPS tracker to ignore and which one to consider buying.

Personal GPS Tracker by Toptraking

Positives

• Acceptable weight, at just 7.2 Ounces.
• Waterproof feature; enhancing durability.
• 2-Way communication like a phone call.
• Long lasting battery life (up to 100 hours).
• Geo-Fencing feature.
• Real time feedback of location (and movement speed).