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Members shared practical recommendations for tracking devices suitable for someone with dementia who cannot operate technology independently, with several members mentioning GPS tracking systems like Great Call (available at Walmart in the U.S.), Phillips Lifeline with fall detection and GPS, smartphone apps like Where My Phone, and specialized devices from Australian retailers like trackingcentral.com.au and mcarewatch.com.au, though most acknowledged these options range around $400. Many community members described creative solutions they've personally used, including medical ID dog tags that feel familiar to veterans, adding tracking apps to existing phones kept in pockets, and even using Verizon's Hum device for cars. A recurring theme was the challenge of finding affordable, easy-to-use, waterproof devices that work autonomously without requiring the person to remember or operate them, balanced with the recognition that constant supervision is often still necessary.