Address
219 E Paw Paw Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079-1429
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Contact
(269) 657-8200
Care Trak
Care Trak is a tracking system that helps locate high-risk individuals with Alzheimer’s and children with special needs, such as Autism and Down Syndrome.
Since 1986, many Sheriff’s, Police, Fire Departments, and Search and Rescue teams have used Care Trak to find at-risk individuals quickly. In over 2,000 rescues, trained responders located people in less than 30 minutes on average. Without Care Trak, searches can take over 8 hours.
This reliable system is now available in Van Buren County through the Sheriff’s Office. Care Trak is a trusted name worldwide in people locating systems.
How It Works
A high-risk person wears a small transmitter like a wristwatch. It is secured with a band on the wrist or ankle. Each transmitter has a unique frequency, recorded in a confidential profile. Caregivers should test the transmitter twice daily with a provided tester. If the person wanders, call the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office immediately. Trained officers will use the client profile and tracking equipment to start the search, which can be on foot, by vehicle, or from the air.
Why Consider Care Trak for Your Family Member
- 10% of people aged 65 and over have Alzheimer’s, and 59% may wander during the condition’s progression.
- 50% of those aged 85 and over have Alzheimer’s.
- 32,000 Alzheimer’s patients wander from home or care facilities each year.
- 75% of care is provided by friends and family.
- An Alzheimer’s patient can live for 20 years after onset.
- Watching someone 24/7 for up to 20 years is challenging.
- If not found within 24 hours, survival rates drop to 47%. In Michigan’s cold winters, safe recovery time is even shorter.
- Autism occurs in 1 in 150 births and is increasing. Down Syndrome occurs in 1 in 800 births. These children may “bolt and run” without fear of dangers.
Cost
The transmitter costs $260, with a $20 monthly fee for a new battery and wristband. A Sheriff’s Office representative will visit monthly to change the battery and reinstall the unit. The first year costs $500, and subsequent years are $240.
How to Purchase
To purchase the system, call our office at 269-657-2006 between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Mention you are interested in Care Trak, and we will take your name and number. Someone will contact you to set up an appointment for a demonstration.
