Orange to Track Alzheimer's Sufferers

Orange France is planning to start selling a bracelet that will use GSM and GPS to track patentients suffering from cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's, reports Cellular News.

"The phone-bracelet, which uses a GPS positioning system, offers a solution in assisting patients and preventing disappearance from wandering and straying caused by cognitive disorders."

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emily | 8:49 AM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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