According to the Alzheimer's Association, approximately 5.3 million people in the United States are afflicted with the disease, and it is predicted that there will be a million new cases by 2050. There are also 4.5 million people with dementia in the U.S., and that number is expected to grow to 7.5 million in the next 20 years.

Approximately 60% of Alzheimer's and dementia patients will wander from their places of care over the course of their illness, putting them in danger and making it impossible for their caretakers to help them. Caregivers for Alzheimer's and dementia patients are challenged to keep their patients safe when there is a tendency for the patients to wander and become disoriented, unable to return home.

Securus developed the eCare device and has partnered with the Alberta Alzheimer's Association in Canada to provide comfort and confidence for patients and their families and caregivers. The device uses safe zones to locate patients in real time, and it can be activated remotely and in person to track patients' locations, enabling them to be found quickly and easily.

Visit eCareGPS.com or call (866) 989-7768 for more information.