Alzheimer’s and Autism are serious enough when the patient is confined to a controlled environment, but imagine when that person wanders off into the vast unknown with no caregiver to comfort and guide them safely home. This dreaded fear of losing a parent with Alzheimer’s or a child with Autism is very real for the families of more than 100 million people around the world today that require oversight due to some form of memory impairment. GTX Corp. (OTC: GTXO) is helping alleviate this fear with its GPS SmartSole technology.
The company’s tracking technology allows for the real-time monitoring of a loved one’s location with a simple shoe insole insert. The battery life is 2-3 days on a single charge, and the device show’s exactly where the wearer is located using a combination of satellite and cellular technology. Imagine the peace of mind associated with being able to keep track of your mom, dad, daughter or son through an app right on your smartphone.
Another significant feature of this technology is its ability to send notifications when the wearer leaves a predefined area. Just program the settings for the area around your house, school, senior living, hospital, etc., and enjoy a little more tranquility while your loved one gets the assistance they need. Operator assistance is also available 24/7 with SmartSoles.
Advances in technology like this are getting noticed around the globe, as this oversight problem is only getting worse. By 2050, the 100 million people mentioned earlier are expected to increase to 277 million, according to the 2013 World Alzheimer’s Report.
However, with every new problem comes a solution, or solutions. According to a recent US News and World Report article focusing on seven new technologies that will change the lives of seniors, SmartSoles, along with self-driving cars, nurse robots and smart homes, to name a few, will help mitigate some of the challenges associated with aging.
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