7 March 2012 Last updated at 19:23 ET <\/p>\n
The use of a tracking device to help people with dementia maintain a degree of independence is to be trialled by NHS Dumfries and Galloway. <\/p>\n
The Buddi system allows those wearing the GPS-linked equipment to stay active without fear of getting lost. <\/p>\n
The tracker can also be activated to call for emergency help, and to alert carers and relatives to a fall. <\/p>\n
The health board’s nurse director, Hazel Boreland, said it could help to keep people “in a safe environment”. <\/p>\n
She described it as an “innovative system” which could give added peace of mind to carers and families. <\/p>\n
“Anything that can help patients with dementia maintain an increased level of safe independence has to be something that we test,” she said. <\/p>\n
“So that is why we are giving it a go.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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