Stuart event showcases GPS-enabled watch for Alzheimer’s care
STUART, Fla. —
The Stuart Police Department partnered with Alzheimer’s Community Care on Wednesday evening to showcase resources for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and their caregivers, including the Tranquil Watch, a GPS-enabled device that provides peace of mind for families.
Jeannette Brumond, a Stuart resident, shared how the device has been essential in caring for her mother, Arcadia Rosado, who began showing signs of Alzheimer’s two years ago.
“I need to make sure she is safe at all times,” Brumond said.
Brumond described noticing unusual behavior from her mother, such as taking spoons and forks to her room.
Concerned about the risks of wandering, getting lost, or worse, Brumond decided to get her mother a Tranquil Watch.
“It is truly a lifesaver. It really is,” Brumond said.
The watch, which is connected to an app on Brumond’s phone, allows Brumond to track her mother’s location at all times.
It also sends alerts if Rosado travels outside a designated safe zone.
“It gives me peace of mind. It really does. Knowing that she’s where she’s supposed to be,” she said.
The Tranquil Watch was the centerpiece of the event, with Alzheimer’s Community Care ensuring attendees knew the device is available for free.
“It has a seven-day battery life. It takes an hour for it to charge. And it is amazing. I can’t say enough about it,” said Donald Davis, director of ID locator programs for Alzheimer’s Community Care.
Stuart police Chief Flamur Zenelovic said he hopes everyone eligible for a Tranquil Watch gets one.
“Having this device and these resources available can only safeguard our loved ones, the most precious people in our lives,” Zenelovic said.
Brumond agreed.
“A lot of people, if they can, they should really get the Tranquil Watch. It would really, really help them out and give them that peace of mind,” she said.
More information about the Tranquil Watch and other resources can be found on Alzheimer’s Community Care’s website.
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