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Dementia Locate
£16.50 a month (£19.80 including VAT)
MindMe Locate device with award winning Taking.Care emergency resolution
A GPS dementia tracker alarm designed to find people who are living with dementia or have learning difficulties and may wander.
Available to order online or by phone from our partner, Mindme.
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Or call our Emergency Resolution team any time of the day or night
Our Emergency Resolution team is alerted if the GPS tracker moves outside of preset locations
We'll call friends, family or the emergency services with the location details
Designed for people living with dementia, the vulnerable and elderly
The dementia tracker is supplied by our partner Mindme and monitored by our Emergency Resolution team.
The Dementia Locate has a simple design with no confusing lights or buttons to press. It is lightweight and small so it can be used as a key fob, worn as a pendant or put in a pocket or bag.
Family members have the peace of mind of knowing where their loved ones are by logging onto the GPS monitoring website from a computer, tablet or mobile phone to view current location details and history.
Our UK-based 24-hour Emergency Resolution team has a proven track record of finding people with dementia. The GPS tracker alarm can be configured to automatically alert our Emergency Resolution team if the alarm user moves outside of pre-set locations.
Call Mindme on 0800 292 2901 to order your GPS dementia tracker or order online.
How the GPS dementia tracker works
- The GPS pendant can be attached to a key ring, worn as a pendant or put in a pocket or bag.
- The GPS tracking is accurate to approximately 10 metres and automatically updates every 4 minutes.
- This means our Emergency Resolution team can confidently locate the device should a loved one go missing or get lost.
- The GPS tracker alarm can be configured to automatically alert our Emergency Resolution team if the alarm user moves outside of pre-set locations.
- In an emergency, we'll speak to you or your contacts, the police, fire or ambulance services to quickly arrange appropriate help.
- A multi-network SIM chip is included in your subscription so you don't need to worry about Pay As You Go mobile costs.
Peace of mind with the GPS dementia tracker
Track location online
Know where loved ones are by logging onto the GPS monitoring website to view current location details and history.
Always available to help
Unlimited GPS tracking, day and night, in the event of any emergency.
No hidden costs
Price includes charging unit and multi-network SIM. There's no PAYG mobile costs because the multi-network SIM chip is included in your subscription.
GPS location updated frequently
The Dementia Locate reports its position approximately every 4 minutes to provide a good indication of its location.
48 hour battery life
The GPS device has a long 48 hour battery life, easy to use drop-in charger and low battery level email alert.
Dementia trained staff
Our 24 hour Emergency Resolution team understand the challenges of caring for people with dementia or mental impairment.
Small and lightweight
The Dementia Locate measures 60mm x 44mm x 14mm and just weighs 40 grams.
TSA accredited
We're members of the Telecare Services Association and undergo an annual audit so you can be confident you will receive the monitoring service you deserve.
How to order the Dementia Locate
This dementia tracker is available to order through our partner, Mindme.
Please call Mindme on 0800 292 2901 to order your GPS alarm or visit mindme.care.
The alarm monitoring service is provided by one of our Emergency Resolution Centres.
| Device and charger | £80 (£96 including VAT) |
| Subscription | £16.50 per month (£19.80 including VAT |
The SIM card costs are included in your subscription.
You may not need to pay VAT on your personal alarm
If you, or the person you are buying the alarm for, have a condition that requires regular medication or are registered disabled then you may be eligible for VAT exemption.
In fact, 94% of our customers do not pay VAT on their orders - find out more.
If you think you qualify as VAT exempt, you can select this option when ordering from Mindme.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pay for the SIM card costs?
No, all ongoing costs are including in the subscription. This includes the 24/7 monitoring and a multi-network SIM chip. A charging unit is also included.
The Dementia Locate can even be used throughout the European Union at no additional subscription cost.
Do you provide specialist support for customers living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease?
Our 24 hour Emergency Resolution team are staffed by highly trained operators who understand the challenges of caring for people with dementia, Alzheimer's or mental impairment. They have a proven track record of finding people with dementia.
Taking Care are committed to being a 'Dementia Friendly' company and we are a member of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance. We have a dementia staff training programme and our own Dementia Champions.
How accurate is the GPS tracking?
The Dementia Locate is accurate to around 10 metres and updated every 4 minutes so our Emergency Resolution team can accurately locate the GPS tracker.
What size is the Dementia Locate?
The dementia GPS tracker is small and lightweight and can be carried in a pocket, as a key fob, worn as a pendant or put in a bag. The GPS device measures 60mm x 44mm (at the widest point) x 14mm and weighs just 40 grams.
How do family members view the location of the tracking device?
You can view the current GPS tracker location and location history through a secure website. Access to this website will be provided by Mindme after you have ordered the GPS tracker.
How long does the battery last?
The design of the device is simple, with no confusing lights or SOS button, which helps to prolong the battery life. The GPS tracker will operate up to 48 hours. It is easy to charge using the simple ‘drop in’ charging unit provided. A warning email can be sent when the battery is down to 10% capacity.
Why choose our personal alarm service?
Taking Care (PPP Taking Care Ltd) has been providing personal alarm services for more than 30 years. Since 2008 alone, we have helped 170,000 people stay safe in their homes, supporting customers and their families across the UK.
We are the first Which? approved personal alarm provider in the UK and we undergo a stringent annual audit by the Telecare Services Association (TSA), so you can be confident you'll receive the first-class service you deserve.
Unlike other providers, we do not outsource our staff and we have three UK based Emergency Resolution Centres with expertly trained response teams providing a 24-hour monitoring service.
With an average alarm call response time of just 6.2 seconds, you can be confident of getting help fast. We are committed to being a ‘Dementia-Friendly’ organisation and the Emergency Resolution Centres have a proven track record of supporting people with dementia.
We're part of AXA Health, a leading UK private healthcare company with over 82 years’ experience of providing healthcare products and services.