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Keruve, The Alzheimer´s GPS, Will Save Lives

09-23-2011 02:12 PM CET | Health & Medicine

Press release from: Vision Localization Systems

Keruve, the Alzheimer’s GPS, will save lives in the UK.

- This specialized GPS Tracker lets families know where their loved ones with dementia are at any moment.

On the 21st of September, World Alzheimer’s Day, VISION Localisation Systems, announced the start of its commercialization in the UK for its innovative direct locator, Keruve. This device´s objective is to improve the quality of life for millions of elderly people with dementia, and their families and carers.

Elderly people with Alzheimer´s or dementia are susceptible to getting lost at any given moment. If they´re walking down the street, and for some reason feel disoriented, then this could cause them to lose their sense of direction. When a family is scared, their first impulse is restrict their loved one from going out alone, which increases the irritability and levels of stress of the person with Alzheimer´s and their family members, as well.

This “dementia tracking device” allows people with alzheimer’s disease to continue going out for walks and be with other people while keeping the family at home relaxed and less stressed out knowing that they can be found easily.

The GPS Wristwatch contains a stainless steel safety lock so that the the person cannot take it off. It also notifies the family member if they begin to wander off and leave their usual area.
Thanks to its 4 tracking systems (SBAS-GPS, Vision-indoor, Vision-Cellid y T-GSM), Keruve is able to find the person wearing the watch even if they are inside a building or in a basement.

The Keruve GPS watch that is worn by the person with dementia has a discreet and elegant design that makes it go unnoticed. There are different models, for men and women.

Keruve´s objective is to make the live´s of people affected from dementia a happier one. VISION works in collaboration with its clients, associations and neurologists to aid the development of its product and attends to clients in over 20 countries.

Keruve is now available for sale in the UK. The device costs 1.121₤ and can be ordered on the web or by telephone calling (+44)20.8638.0638. Customers have a 30 day trial period and a two year guarantee.

Vision Localization Systems is the commercial name of the parent company VISION Sistemas de Localización, a company that has been a pioneer in the research, design and commercialisation of tracking systems for people with a high risk of wandering or getting lost. In 2004, the company decided to concentrate its efforts in the sectors of society with serious issues and demand a solution. For this reason, in its first stage it focused on the development of Keruve, a Direct Family Locator specialized for people with Alzheimer´s. Distinguished with a dozen of awards, Keruve´s objective is to make the live´s of people affected from this illness a happier one. VISION works in collaboration with its clients, associations and neurologists to aid the development of its product and attends to clients in over 20 countries.

Vision Sistemas de Localizacion
C/ Alcazaba 12
Alqueria de Almanzor, 41807
Espartinas, Seville (Spain)
Press contact: Robert Dyson

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