GPS Tracking

The use of Global Positioning System technology to monitor and record the geographic location of a person or device in real time. In accessibility and dementia care contexts, GPS tracking is used in safe walking aids and wearable devices to help caregivers locate people who may become disoriented or lost. While it can enhance safety and enable greater freedom of movement, GPS tracking also raises significant ethical concerns around surveillance, privacy, autonomy, and the potential objectification of vulnerable individuals.