Where can I purchase a microchip for Mom?

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My mother has alzheimer's and she is constantly removing her ID necklace and her ID bracelet from the Alzheimer's association. Mom needs a microchip period. Both of my cats have microchips. Anyone know where I can get one for Mom too? Thanks:)

Thanks.:) Mom hasn't actually tried to wander away yet. She doesn't know her address and phone number. Since wandering is so common and Mom's alzheimer's is getting worse I figured I better get something worked out now. So many good ideas. I would love to get her a tattoo.I wonder if she would be willing to sit still for one? Yes I am wondering too about what they use when someone is on "house arrest." I do have a chain link door alarm now as Mom always opens the door to strangers.:uhoh21: I put it way up high on the door so she can't reach it. It will alarm when the door is opened so hopefully I would have time to jump out of bed or shower to go see who is at the door.

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Specializes in ICU, ER, HH, NICU, now FNP.

Write her name and phone number in the tags of her clothing with a sharpie.

There ARE GPS tracking devices available - they are about the size of a very thick credit card - the trick is attaching them to the person.

Interesting links:

http://www.swedish.org/16188.cfm

http://forums.accutracking.com/viewtopic.php?p=1492

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/techlinx/leabge.html

I actually looked into this technology to keep up with my teenagers!

http://www.guardianangeltrack.com/

http://www.teentracking.com/

What you are thinking is not impossible - and it isn't necessarily unaffordable.

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Those are very interesting sites. Yes I think I will put Mom's name and phone number on her clothes. Thanks:)

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

Best wishes to you and your mom. Hope you find a solution soon.

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