They have been available for about 10 yrs at least. movement sensors to see if someone is up and about at home.
One camp thinks it degrading others suggest that its useful as a device to allow people with possibel dementia more independence by offering a quick way finding them if they really wander off and get lost or disoriented.
These were featured on You and Your a couple of years ago. They are similar to tags on people on bail or out on licence.
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