Over 1,000 tech wristbands given to those living with dementia
Through the Avon and Somerset Dementia Safeguarding Scheme
More than 1,000 wearable tech wristbands have now been handed out as part of the Avon and Somerset Dementia Safeguarding Scheme which was launched last year in collaboration with the Senior Citizen Liaison Team Charity.
The wristbands use something called Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which stores essential information about the wearer, including their name and details of next of kin.
Information such as this can be used by emergency services or community members to get the wearer back to safety should they be found whilst lost or confused.
There are still plenty of wristbands available to the public and care homes, free of charge thanks to charitable funding.
To apply for a wristband, visit the Dementia Safeguarding Scheme : https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/forms/dss
Further support for families affected by dementia is available at the Avon and Somerset Dementia Forum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avon-and-Somerset-Dementia-Forum-223932471281955