In long-term care, dementia residents wander, enter other rooms, and require constant redirection, but short staffing and lack of secure units or sitters make it impossible to provide safe care.

Workarounds Described

• uses melatonin and PRN medications to calm resident (fails)
• has resident fold linens, read magazines, write in journal (works 15 min)
• family sits with resident for a few hours
• staff chase and redirect resident constantly
• calls oncall for help (does nothing)

Implied Software Gaps

• Wearable tracking and geofencing system that alerts when resident leaves designated area
• Real-time location monitoring accessible on staff mobile devices
• Centralized dashboard showing resident movement patterns and exit attempts

WanderGuard Alert

WanderGuard Alert is a wearable device and real-time monitoring system that tracks dementia residents in long-term care. It notifies staff immediately when a resident leaves a safe zone, enters unauthorized areas, or attempts to exit the building. Unlike passive sensors, it provides proactive, location-specific alerts to reduce chasing and free up staff time.

Existing Solutions Mentioned