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When my parent is in the house, do I need to do anything to make sure he does not leave?

No, your smartphone and the web portal will be alerted immediately if your parent leaves the Safety Zone. Also, if you are in the house, the Base Station will sound an audible alarm and flash a white strobe light.

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What is the battery life I might expect?

In Home Mode without any elopements you will get about 12-14 days of battery life. However, we suggest that you charge the CareRing in the cradle on the Base Station once a week. If Search Mode is triggered the device should be recharged immediately upon recovery. If battery power can no longer support cellular/GPS operation [...]

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What happens if my Dad goes out the front door in winter on his own to get the paper at the end of the driveway and does not return within a reasonable time?

If the end of the driveway is in the Safety Zone and he goes beyond that point, the Base Station alarms will be triggered and you will get a message. If your device has a Temperature Alert the temperature alert would be triggered depending on the temperature limits you have set. If he fell and [...]

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Currently I allow and trust my Mom to go visit her friends in the area but I know this will change as the Alzheimer’s progresses. How do I manage this?

The Base Station would be put in Away Mode. She could leave the house and visit friends. If you have a concern that she is away too long, or just want to know where she is, you can locate her instantly on your computer or Smart Phone. There can be up to 5 caregivers that [...]

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Can a device be deactivated without canceling my account?

Yes you can cancel your monthly wireless fees and the CareRing will still communicate with the base. The safety zone functions will work but the GPS and Cellular functions will not. You may reactivate at any time.There will be a small monthly fee to enable the Carering to be supported.

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How do I know that the CareRing is on the wrist and working?

CareRing locks on to the wrist and requires a special key to remove. The band and case is made of medical grade plastics and is very difficult to remove or tamper with. A Removal Alert is sent to you if the band is opened. CareRing is a Smart device.

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What if the battery quits or becomes very low?

An alarm would be sent before this condition would present itself. However, if the battery power was low, there is reserve built in to provide for an RF signal search by Police or Search and Rescue.

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My Mom goes to swimming classes and I want to follow her on my Smartphone when she is going to class or coming home. How do I do this?

The system would be set in AWAY mode by the Base Station. You can track the route or just check every 10 or 15 minutes. You can be assured that the CareRing is working as the band cannot come off. The CareRing is IPX 67 waterproof so there is there is no problem with her [...]

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How waterproof is CareRing?

CareRing is the the most waterproof device of its type. The ratings are that it can be submerged in 3ft. (1m) of water for 30 minutes. This means that normal activies around water such as bathing and showering, swimming and even sitting in the hot tub are possible. Note that there is an alarm for [...]

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We have always avoided going on our weekend camping trips with my Dad since my Dad wandered off. Will CareRing help reduce our stress when we are in the middle of the woods or at a cabin?

Yes you can take the CareRing system with you to the wood or to the cabin. You can use the Safety Zone in Home Mode like at home or if he goes for walks you can use Away Mode if cellular service is available. If there is no power available a fully charged Base Station [...]

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