There have recently been a number of alarming reports and statistics that indicate an ever growing number of people needing dementia care.  It has been reported that there is approximately 280,000 Australians living with dementia and without any significant medical breakthroughs this number is expected to reach 1 million by 2050.  (source http://www.agedcareguide.com.au) 

Aged Care facilities are most often a Non-Secure facility and are unable to cater for residents with dementia.  These residents often become disoriented and make all sorts of decisions, including that to exit the facility requiring them to be transferred to a secure facility to ensure they recieve the appropriate care and attention they require.  

As the challenge to provide more care – with fewer resources continues, service providers look towards technology to provide some of the necessary solutions. Wireless Nurse Call systems have been marketed, and, provided a range of options for many years.