Blog Title: Alzheimer's Awareness Month - MetAlert GPS SmartSole

Blog Introduction: November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading
cause of death in the United States and the only leading cause of death without a cure or prevention.
MetAlert is doing its part to change that by helping to prevent wandering incidents with the world’s first
invisible GPS tracking device for caregivers of Alzheimer's, dementia, and autism patients - SmartSole.

Blog Body:

What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and cognitive skills.
Early onset Alzheimer's disease can appear in people as young as their 30s or 40s. The most common
risk factor for developing the disease is age, with the majority of cases diagnosed in people over 65
years old. Other risk factors include family history, genetics, and head injuries.

There are two types of Alzheimer's disease - early onset and late onset. Early onset Alzheimer's disease
accounts for 5-10% of all cases and tends to run in families. symptoms of early onset Alzheimer's disease
appear suddenly and progress quickly. Late onset Alzheimer's disease accounts for 90-95% of all cases
and usually appears after age 65. Symptoms of late onset Alzheimer's disease develop slowly and
gradually worsen over time.

What are the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease?

The most common symptom of early onset Alzheimer's disease is memory loss, particularly forgetting
recent events or conversations. Other symptoms can include difficulty performing familiar tasks,
problems with language, disorientation, mood changes, and changes in personality. In late onset
Alzheimer's disease, initial symptoms are often mild and may not be noticed by family and friends. As
the disease progresses, symptoms can include memory loss, confusion, difficulty speaking or writing,
poor judgment, withdraw from work or social activities, mood changes, and changes in personality.

How does MetAlert GPS SmartSole help?

Wandering is a common symptom of dementia which can result in serious injury or even death if the
wanderer becomes lost. According to a study by the University of Stirling , 56% of dementia patients will
wander at some point during the course of their illness. One in five wanderers will suffer severe injury
like a broken bone or head injury while one in ten will die from exposure to the elements like heat
stroke or hypothermia if not found within 24 hours.

With MetAlert GPS SmartSole, caregivers can have peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe at all
times. SmartSole uses patented technology to provide real-time location data for loved ones who
wander off. The GPS tracking device is concealed inside a comfortable orthopedic shoe sole that can be
worn by men or women of any shoe size. If your loved one wanders off, you will receive an alert on your
smartphone with their exact location so you can quickly locate them and bring them home safely.

Conclusion

SmartSole is doing its part to raise awareness for Alzheimer's during November by helping to prevent
wandering incidents with its GPS tracking device - SmartSole. With MetAlert GPS SmartSole, caregivers
can have peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe at all times. If you would like to learn more
about MetAlert GPS SmartSole or purchase a device for your loved one, please visit our website at
www.smartsolewatch.