Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 A 15-year-old Thai student has created a QR code system for use by elderly people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other age-related memory loss. The system will help their family locate their elder relative if they go missing from home, according to the Facebook page of the Mirror Foundation. The boy, Thanadol Wangwijit, admitted that, as a child, he would occasionally get separated from his parents and went to an adult to seek help. Luckily, he said his parents had put a name tag with phone numbers in his pocket, which enabled them to contact his parents quickly. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He told the Mirror Foundation that every time he sees an announcement about a missing person, he feels saddened and thought that this problem should be addressed. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/boy-creates-qr-code-to-trace-missing-elderly-people-with-memory-problems/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-27 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Well done that lad. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Great idea, only yesterday there was an elderly falang lost didn't know where he was, someone posted on Facebook to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 But does the 'oldie' have to have a phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Congratulations Kid...good for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryd Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 why use a QR code. Write name and address on a piece of paper. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 12 hours ago, KannikaP said: But does the 'oldie' have to have a phone? Maybe the QR code can be encapsulated into a visible bracelet, someone with a phone can scan the code and get details. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted May 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Maybe the QR code can be encapsulated into a visible bracelet, someone with a phone can scan the code and get details. Or tattooed on their forehead! 555 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Great idea, until their altzhiemers makes them forget to put their scan code on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 The boy, Thanadol Wangwijit, admitted that, as a child, he would occasionally get separated from his parents and went to an adult to seek help. That's alright then what could possibly go wrong ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 25 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Great idea, until their altzhiemers makes them forget to put their scan code on That's why I suggested the tattoo! 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 14 hours ago, KannikaP said: But does the 'oldie' have to have a phone? Yes, or how would qr code work right? Trying not to be the cynic here, but if the oldie forgets the phone they’re fukt… or am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 40 minutes ago, daveAustin said: Yes, or how would qr code work right? Trying not to be the cynic here, but if the oldie forgets the phone they’re fukt… or am I missing something? These days ANYONE who forgets their phone is up the proverbial Swannee. As suggested in an earlier reply, a tag on the arm or leg with the code could be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) Congratulations to the student for his concern and trying to find a solution. At least he is doing something positive in his life. More than I can say about some adults. Edited May 28, 2022 by swm59nj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 2 hours ago, daveAustin said: Yes, or how would qr code work right? Trying not to be the cynic here, but if the oldie forgets the phone they’re fukt… or am I missing something? In the OP photo the QR code is printed on the old lady's shirt. In the linked article there is mention of a wristband. So I guess the idea is that someone finding a lost and confused person scans their QR code and receives instructions. No need for the oldie to have a phone at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, KannikaP said: But does the 'oldie' have to have a phone? The issue with this form of dementia is that folks, eventually, don't even know what a phone is, let alone hold a knowing to carry one. A barcode however can be worn as a fob, a wrist bracelet (like diabetes and allergy sufferers do), a necklace, or printed or stuck onto clothing. Edited May 28, 2022 by Tropposurfer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 We should all get a code on our girlfriends when they go up to the village, visiting mom and dad and brothers and i suggest a "build in" spycam and heat detector and hormone surveyor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrnuno41 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Electronic device needed. Since very long time, you can trace by phone where a person is. But you need the phones and approvals And someone with Alzheimer doesnt think about taking phone with them. Qr code, you need phone, app to give info and then besides it has to be stored somewhere on the person. Yha ok bracelet, but still the same again, you need a scanner and it seems there are only 12 qr codes? Qr code and app should give info of adres and need to be stored. Who is who then with only 12 codes? For a pet you have cocoons which contain info, written and connected to collar. Also inventor had a note with phone numbers in his pocket. So have a nice necklace with such a cocoon, giving info direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Removed an off-topic post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) On 5/27/2022 at 5:57 PM, KannikaP said: But does the 'oldie' have to have a phone? Be the first one on your block to have it tattooed. It seems to have worked in the past. Edited May 30, 2022 by wombat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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