June 6, 2005

Using GSM to help Alzheimer's patients

The Canadian company Medical Intelligence has developed a phone bracelet for Alzheimer's patients that can message key people via a GSM network monitored by A-GPS, reports Cellular News.

"To prevent any disappearance, the Columba bracelet automatically detects any departure from a security zone surrounding the residence or nursing home. The "zone" is pre-determined by the patient's family or caregiver.

The Columba then alerts a medical assistance centre that promptly contacts the family or caregiver to coordinate assistance efforts.

The Columba phone-bracelet is expected to be available in drugstores before the end of 2005".

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