These Shoes Help Track People With Dementia When They Wander

SmartSoles from GTX could help track down wandering people with dementia, reports Considerable . SmartSoles are global-positioning system and cellphone capability-outfitted insoles that can be easily adjusted for most shoe types. The devices broadcast a message to a caregiver's phone once the wearer roams beyond a designated area, like the confines of a home or the grounds of a care community. SmartSoles can help prevent the need for hospital visits while ensuring loved ones with dementia are always tracked.