A brand new study of 200 dementia sufferers in Norway found that dementia patients experience greater peace of mind and increased levels of physical activity using GPS devices, according to a study on the News Medical website.
According to the study patients that were given GPS devices and were allowed out of locked wards were calmer and staff found that they had more time to take care of those patients who didn't venture out.
Staff at the clinics and homes experience fewer conflicts and waste less time and effort in redirecting patients and keeping order on the wards.
"It is vital to identify who is best suited to use the GPS devices," said Tone Øderud.
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