Wander Guard is a GPS safety app designed to protect seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's, children with autism, and anyone who may wander from a safe area. When your loved one crosses the boundary, Wander Guard instantly sends an automatic SMS alert with their GPS location to family members and caregivers. No subscription, no extra devices — just a phone.
How Wander Guard works
Set up a safe zone on the map and enable monitoring. Wander Guard runs quietly in the background, using GPS tracking to detect when the phone leaves the defined area. The moment the boundary is crossed, the app sends an SMS from the device to your preconfigured contacts. Every alert includes exact GPS coordinates so caregivers can locate the person quickly.
Who is Wander Guard for?
Wander Guard is built for families and caregivers who need a simple wandering alert system:

Families caring for elderly parents or seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's disease
Professional caregivers in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home care
Parents of children with autism or developmental conditions who may wander
Anyone looking for a reliable GPS safety alert for a loved one

Why families choose Wander Guard
Most GPS tracker devices for dementia and elderly care cost hundreds of dollars plus monthly fees. Wander Guard replaces expensive tracking hardware with a simple app on the phone your loved one already carries. There is nothing extra to buy, charge, or maintain. Caregivers receive SMS alerts directly — no separate app or account needed on the receiving end.
Unlike complex family tracking apps, Wander Guard does one thing and does it well: it monitors the safe zone and sends a wandering alert when the boundary is crossed. This focused approach means the app is easy to set up, easy to understand, and reliable for elderly users and their families.
Features

Safe zone geofence — define a custom boundary on the map
Background GPS monitoring — runs continuously after activation
Automatic SMS wandering alert — notifies contacts instantly
GPS location in every alert — find your loved one fast
SMS from device owner's number — alerts come from a familiar number
Multiple emergency contacts — add family members or trusted caregivers
Simple on/off control — enable or disable monitoring anytime
No subscription — no monthly fees, no tracking contracts
No extra hardware — works on any Android phone with GPS

Wandering prevention and elderly safety
Over 60% of people with dementia will wander at some point. For families and caregivers, every minute counts when a senior leaves the safe zone. Wander Guard gives you an early warning so you can respond fast. Whether you care for a parent at home, manage an assisted living facility, or coordinate safety for a child with autism, Wander Guard helps you stay informed.
The app is activated on the phone carried by the person who may wander. When they exit the safe zone, their phone automatically sends the GPS alert to your number. You do not need to install anything on your own phone — the alert arrives as a standard SMS.
Privacy and transparency
GPS location access is used exclusively for safety monitoring and only after the user enables it. SMS is used solely for safety alerts — never for advertising or analytics. No data is collected, shared, or sent to external servers.
Important notice
This app does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Wander Guard is a personal safety tool to support families and caregivers with GPS-based wandering alerts for seniors with dementia, elderly family members, and children with special needs.
Download Wander Guard — a free GPS wandering alert for dementia care and family safety.

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