i-care plus app: For tracking elderly parents

Extend care beyond the home: the i-care® plus app integrates family and friends directly into your loved one’s out-and-about personal alarm system, offering unparalleled support and a vital tracking app for elderly relatives and friends.

Around 40,000 people with dementia go missing for the first time every year in the UK – and this figure is likely to grow with the projected increase in the dementia population. With i-care™ plus, you have all the information at your fingertips to be confident your loved one remains safe, whatever happens.

While our GPS tracker is for anyone who is concerned about safety outside of the home, when combined with our app for tracking elderly parents or loved ones, it can provide real peace of mind for those supporting people with dementia, or relatives of those with dementia patients who want the reassurance of knowing their loved ones whereabouts at any point. 

Thanks to the i-care™ plus app, you have all of the information you need at your fingertips to be confident that those you love remain safe.

i-care™ plus app benefits

The i-care™ plus app works with our out-and-about personal alarm, adding an extra layer of functionality and the peace of mind that even when you can’t be beside a loved one, you can still be looking out for them.

About the out-and-about personal alarm

Thanks to GPS location tracking, our out-and-about personal alarm keeps the elderly and vulnerable safe when they’re out of their home – whether that’s visiting friends, taking a walk, or doing a weekly shop.

The battery-operated alarm can be worn around the neck or in a pocket, and should the user require assistance, they simply press a button to summon help. The alarm has a built-in speakerphone voice capacity, allowing them to contact the Careium team promptly, who will then provide help quickly.

i-care™ plus app functionality

Imagine the peace of mind of knowing your loved one is supported, even when you can’t be by their side. As an extension to the out-and-about personal alarm, the i-care™ plus app provides a level of visibility for friends and family who are supporting someone elderly or vulnerable.

Should the personal alarm be triggered, the app instantly notifies nominated friends and family, giving them the vital option to check in. Rest assured, if immediate contacts are not available, Careium’s professional team will handle the alarm efficiently and promptly.

The i-care™ plus app integrates with the out-and-about personal alarm, empowering you to quickly check your loved one’s location. This is an invaluable tool, especially if you can’t reach them directly. For families caring for individuals with dementia, it offers reassurance: should they wander, you can quickly and safely guide them back home.

When the out-and-about personal alarm is worn regularly, the app allows you to monitor your loved one’s activity levels. This insight can help you to encourage more movement, supporting their health and mobility and further contributing to your peace of mind.

The app’s built-in messaging facility fosters direct communication amongst family members and carers. You’ll easily keep track of who is visiting and when, and keep on top of carers’ visits so you know they’re keeping socially active and receiving the care they need.

In addition, it’s easy to set up notifications to track when the personal alarm’s battery is low. You can even use the app to call the alarm device and speak directly to the wearer – another way to stay closely connected wherever you are.

i-care™ plus app pricing

The app offers an affordable and reliable personal alarm solution for just a one-off payment of £10, with no ongoing monthly fees, when you purchase the Out and About personal alarm.

i-care™ plus app FAQs

How to keep track of your elderly parents?

There are various technologies that can help, including wearable personal alarms with GPS, home monitoring sensors, smart cameras and different types of tracking app for elderly or vulnerable family members. At Careium, our friendly advisors can help you find the solution that will work for you and your family, supporting you to keep a watchful eye over elderly parents.

How to monitor my elderly parents from a distance?

Even if you’re not geographically close, technology today means it’s still possible to be actively involved in an elderly parent’s care. Remote monitoring options encompass personal alarms with two-way communication, GPS tracking devices that provide real-time location updates, and even activity sensors to place around the home. These can provide alerts for falls, unusual activity or lack of activity. Our i-care™ plus app integrates with technology to bring it all together into one handy app, giving 24/7 visibility over loved ones.

How to track someone with dementia?

GPS tracking devices designed for individuals with dementia are highly effective in supporting others to track someone. Our our-and-about personal alarm is wearable and easy to activate. It connects with the i-care™ plus app, allowing family members or carers to locate an individual’s position quickly. In addition, it supports two-way communication if needed.

How do I GPS track an elderly family member?

GPS personal alarms use satellite technology to pinpoint a location. This is then displayed on a map within a connected app on a smartphone or computer. It’s simple to use, the wearer needs only to be wearing the device, and have someone with the i-care™ plus app able to receive their location when needed.