LoRa based GPS Tracking Device

Age-related cognitive decline can result in elderly individuals experiencing memory impairment, which necessitates continuous supervision. Individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease are susceptible to wandering or becoming disoriented, with a tendency to wander into areas where they may not be readily found. To address this issue, researchers propose an assistive LoRa-based tracking device that can be worn or attached to a wheelchair or walker for real-time location monitoring. It uses Long Range (LoRa) technology that wirelessly communicates with a LoRa gateway. The LoRa technology allows for long-range communication at low power, making it an ideal solution for tracking devices. The LoRa module is responsible for sending location and other data from the device to the LoRa gateway, which in turn forwards the data to a cloud server. The cloud server then makes the location data available to the end user via a website. The device also includes a panic button for the elderly person to press during emergencies and geo-fencing technology to alert caregivers if the elderly wanders beyond a predefined area. LoRa-based tracking devices are an efficient and cost-effective solution for location tracking, particularly for applications such as elder care where long battery life and low power consumption are important factors. The researchers aim to implement the device in the healthcare industry, particularly in retirement homes.