Location beacons

Location beacons

Location beacons

Facilities that care for people with dementia face numerous serious challenges. One of the most pressing is how to provide the safest, most secure environment possible—while simultaneously promoting each individual’s dignity, independence and quality of life.

Smart technology such as wearable transceivers and location beacons can go a long way towards achieving this crucial objective. Ascom’s Wanderer Control solution, keeps a discreet eye on residents – with minimal effort from staff. The system does the monitoring, providing staff with updates in real time.

Description

Smart, discreet wander control solution to provide residents with safe, dignified care

Fast facts
  • Battery operated, no cables or separate power supply needed for operation
  • Range from 0.5 to 3 meters
  • No need for external antenna’s
  • Slim line housing
  • Entry or exit detection
  • Able to pair together to cover a larger area
  • Optional supervision (via radio infrastructure)
  • Tamper alarm
  • Support for external power supply connection, if preferred
Benefits
  • Supports monitoring of residents who are at risk of elopement, reducing their risk of harm or becoming lost.
  • Provides information regarding the whereabouts of residents and alerts staff in the event of unauthorized entry or exit.
  • Provides a safer environment compared to communities without a wander control solution.
  • Enables residents to have more freedom and the benefits of supervised exercise and mobility.
  • Reduces the cost and burden on staff to continuously observe residents at risk of elopement.
  • Slim design enables broad range of applications and mounting options.
  • Provides reassurance and peace of mind for family members that their loved ones are receiving the best possible care.

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