Would this????

[TWR]

The question I am asking is by no way an insult, Undermining, just in case anyone thinks I am, after seeing a program last week on missing people, " the person that went out for a walk with his dog, to be found the following day by helicopter" Is there a Tracker on the Market that people with Alzheimer's can place on their arms like a watch? would it work? would you use the device on a member of your family to help them but NOT infringe their liberty or Integrity, or Intelligence?

[redcrx]

nice idea if it saves a life.
But how could you ensure they keep it on? if they are confused enough to wander off they may also remove a device thats there to help at such a time

[TWR]

Good Morning Redcrx, the strap can be PUNCH SEALED, sorry about the shout, it must be very Humiliating for these people to go through this very bad time, & equally for the people that look after them.

[dothawkes31]

I'm not intending to be insulting either, but what about a chip like we put on our dogs, yes it's more invasive but if they reckon a dog can't feel it then why would a human? Actually I think it might be a better idea for bandits instead of those ankle tag things, they can't fool the tracker then.

[redcrx]

and how could you explain an implanted chip to someone who has Alzheimers?

[dothawkes31]

I wouldn't have to the doctors would.

[redcrx]

lol.

[boxtops]

I heard a while back about someone who was considering implanting her children with microchips as she was so worried about them getting lost or abducted - I don't think it's a new suggestion but for people who wander, it has possibilities - however the old Human Rights Act is bound to say it's an infringement of civil/personal liberties!

[redcrx]

there are countries in the world considering chipping of people, i cant recall the reasons though.

[ChuckFickens]

Those chips fitted to dogs are not for tracking, they are for identifying the dog if it's found, they require a wand to be swept within few CM of them to activate the chip so it can be read.

Any tracking device needs a fairly substantial power source as they need to transmit a signal all the time, so unless you are suggesting that people have a rechargeable battery surgically fitted and charge themselves up every night embedded chips wouldn't work.

[sara3]

the tracking device in my car is the size of a DVD case.

I wouldn't fancy having one of those "implanted"!

[ChuckFickens]

Not to mention where they would implant the antenna for it!!

[sara3]

lol ;o)

[society]

"and how could you explain an implanted chip to someone who has Alzheimers? "

"I wouldn't have to the doctors would. "

LOL you guys are too funny! :-)