Mom just wants to make sure he can get home. It is only a sometimes thing. We would like to hide it in the car, so he wouldn't even know he was being "watched". Don't even know if something like this exists. I know phones can be equipped with GPS, but he would lose the phone. I am sure there are other people out there with the same worries as their parents get older. Thanks for any help.
2007-02-01 03:29:47 · 8 answers · asked by dwnnj 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
There is definitely something like this, and I'm pretty sure it's illegal. I read about a case where a guy was arrested for using one of those things to spy on his ex-wife.
2007-02-01 03:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by I Know Nuttin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why can't you just 'tuck' a cell phone that is 'on' into that car (using the 'excuse' that you 'need to get something out' before dad leaves. But there are also some 'silent trackers' that are very small that could be 'hidden' in the car easily, and be 'tracked' by your computer. BUT, if your dad is really getting that 'forgetful' I think that you and your mother should 'sit down with Dad' and have a long talk, because if he has the beginnings of Alzheimer's or 'senile dementia' he may not be AWARE of it, and there are 'other things' that need to be 'taken care of' NOW, while he still can 'think properly most of the time' ... because he could have 'hidden' papers that you may need or even have 'memories' that you want to preserve before he is 'too disabled' to tell you anything. And I'm sorry, but I find 'way too much wrong' with anyone 'hiding' a 'watcher' in a car, because how do you know that what she wants is just to be sure he can come home ... he could be suspected of having an affair or being a gambler ... so I'd talk to your mom seriously about putting any 'watcher electronics' into your dad's car so that you are SURE before you help her actually buy and install such a device.
2007-02-01 03:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that your town has a spy shop! Go in and tell them what you need and they can help. I am sure that you could get GPS for the car.
The bigger problem is, should your dad be driving? This is a safety issue for him and the general public. Your mom should talk to his doctor and have some testing done to see how far his dementia has progressed. I use to do home-care and 90% of the people that I cared for suffered from dementia.
You must know that that all figure out how to hide it and if he is getting to the point that he is slipping up and is unable to hide it at times, this has been going on for a while now.
It is important that he get evaluated by his doctor and there should be talk of restricting his driving and/or taking his license away.
This is never easy or pleasant, but it is a safety issue. Elderly people come up missing all of the time and it is usually because of what there family though was occasional confusion/mild forgetfulness... he could have an accident and seriously injure himself of another person.
I wish you luck, just remember that whatever you do, it is for his safety... he may get angry, but it is better than the alternative.
Good luck!
2007-02-01 03:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by flappymcp 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think there is a product like this although I don't know what it would be. You could use it for a different purpose, for instance, 'in case your car is stolen.' Or maybe have a phone [one of those $20 tracphones from Walmart - they stay charged for a LONG time and for about $100 you can buy minutes for a year] that you could put in the glove compartment 'for emergencies.' Just make sure he knows how to turn it on.
2007-02-01 03:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by Cris O 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't get a 'baby' husky, you get a husky puppy, and if you are that young and inexperienced then a husky is not the dog for you. A husky is a true working breed and needs to do just that to be contented. So do you have the knowledge to train the dog and can you run it for miles per day... or... are you at school most of the day as I would assume. Reconsider your breed first of all.
2016-03-28 23:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are a few links for GPS Car Trackers
http://www.rmtracking.com/
http://www.worldgpssolutions.com
http://www.buygpsnow.com
2007-02-01 04:43:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother can get one of those maps in HER car and all she has to do is state the license plate number,and it will tell you and give you directions to where his car is parked or going
2007-02-01 03:36:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about on star? don't know the cost but it might be worth it. or lojak maybe?
2007-02-01 03:43:05 · answer #8 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋