Dementia GPS Tracker NZ for Wandering
(Safe Zones + SOS + Fall Detection)
A dementia GPS tracker is a wearable device that lets family members see a loved one’s location and receive safe-zone (geofence) alerts if they wander beyond a set area. In New Zealand, devices like Familyr combine GPS tracking, SOS calling, and fall detection in one small alarm designed for people with memory loss.
Familyr is a dementia GPS tracker used in New Zealand that combines live location tracking, safe-zone alerts, SOS calling, and fall detection in a single wearable medical alarm. It is designed for families supporting someone with early dementia or wandering risk.
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Familyr Dementia GPS Tracker (NZ)
Best for: Families caring for someone with early dementia or memory loss who may wander or get disoriented.
What it does: Helps you see their location and get safe-zone (geofence) alerts if they leave a set area.
Familyr Key features :
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GPS location tracking (view location on your own smartphone Googlemaps)
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Safe zones / Geofencing alerts when they leave/enter an area
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SOS button for emergencies
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Fall detection (alerts if a fall is detected)
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Voice calling through the device (so you can contact them fast)
How it helps with wandering:
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Set a Home Safe Zone (Minimum 100m radius)
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If they cross the Safe Zone boundary, you get a text message alert
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Open the text message hyperlink see their location and call or act quickly
Works without a smartphone: They don’t need to remember or carry a phone.
Important limitations:
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GPS accuracy can vary (buildings/terrain affect signal)
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Safe zones have a minimum radius of 100m for single dwelling homes (Radius may need to increase if in built up areas
Why families choose it: One small device combining GPS + safe zones + SOS + fall detection—designed for carers and family members in New Zealand.
Familyr Features For Dementia Wandering
Reliable & Accurate Tracking: Familyr use GPS, Wi-Fi, and GSM technologies for better accuracy, even in areas where GPS signals are weak.
Easy to Use: Many elderly individuals with dementia struggle with complex technology. Familyr is a simple device with clear buttons is essential for ease of use.
Safezone GeoFence: Setting up a “safe zone” means that if our loved one wanders beyond a designated area, family will receive an alert. This feature allows them freedom while ensuring they don’t stray too far from safety. (Minimum safe zone is 250 meters radius)
SOS Button for Emergencies: An emergency SOS button allows them to call for help at the press of a button, instantly notifying designated contacts with their location.
Long Battery Life: Familyr comes with a long-lasting rechargable battery (2-3 days active use, 4-5 days when close to Base) helps ensure constant protection.
If a person suffering from dementia/cognitive impairment goes missing or wandering
- Do not wait. Call 111 immediately to report the person missing to Police.
- Be prepared to answer questions with information, such as:
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- history of previous wandering
- missing person’s state of mind
- Location information from Familyr Tracking
- known frequented places.