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Wandering and location safety

When someone may get lost or wander, location tools can help people find each other faster. They also share where a person is, so they need the person's understanding and, wherever possible, their yes.

What to look for

  • Where it is worn: clipped on, in a shoe, or in a pocket.
  • Battery life and how it charges.
  • The required monthly plan.
  • Who can see the location, and when.

Questions to ask first

  • How have you explained it to the person, at a level that fits them?
  • Who gets alerts, and for what?
  • What does it cost after any activation fee or sale?

Good to know

Location trackers need a service plan to work. Some charge an activation fee on month-to-month plans.

Listings for this need

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Questions people ask

Do GPS trackers for wandering have monthly fees?

Yes. They need a service plan. Each listing shows the monthly range and any activation fee.

Is there a GPS tracker that goes in a shoe?

Yes. Some trackers are built into an insole.

How do you use a GPS tracker respectfully?

Talk with the person first, explain it in a way they understand, and agree on who sees their location and when.