# Senior GPS Monitors KDDI Mi-Look Helps Families Keep Watch on the Elderly By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kddi-mi-look References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/kddis-mi-look-watches-your-elderly-parents-treats-them-like-pr/) & [au.kddi](http://www.au.kddi.com/seihin/ichiran/mobilephone/milook/index.html) The KDDI Mi-Look comes from Japanese telecommunications company Au and is a device that acts as an interactive monitor for senior citizens. It's GPS-capable, which means you'll be able to find out where Grandpa and Grandma are at all times. There's an activated strap with a buzzer that will let you know whether they have [fallen or been in an accident](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-detection-system) that could prevent them from moving comfortably. This nifty little gadget also [emails listed relatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app) and lets them know of the person's whereabouts at all times as well. The KDDI Mi-Look GPS device may seem a little much for some families, but do keep in mind that this is targeted towards the [elderly with memory loss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callcare) and Alzheimer's disease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **GPS Monitoring:** The KDDI Mi-Look demonstrates the trend of using GPS technology to monitor the location of senior citizens, providing peace of mind to their families. - **Interactive Monitoring:** The KDDI Mi-Look showcases the trend of interactive monitoring devices that not only track seniors' location but also provide alerts and notifications to their families. - **Assistive Technology:** The KDDI Mi-Look highlights the trend of using technology to assist seniors with memory loss and Alzheimer's disease, enabling them to live more independently. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunications:** The KDDI Mi-Look device presents an opportunity for the telecommunications industry to offer innovative GPS monitoring solutions targeted towards senior citizens. - **Healthcare:** The KDDI Mi-Look opens up possibilities for the healthcare industry to adopt similar interactive monitoring devices to enhance the safety and well-being of elderly patients. - **Assistive Technology:** The KDDI Mi-Look device exemplifies the potential for the assistive technology industry to develop more advanced and personalized solutions for seniors with memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [IoT-Based Elderly Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokosmart.md) - [Supportive Senior Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcarewatch-241.md) - [Fall-Detecting Smart Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilehelp-smart.md) - [Wifi-Activated Elder Protection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-protection-for-elderly.md) - [Senior-Focused Wearable Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carepredict.md) - [Remote Elderly Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-together.md) - [Connected Elderly Care Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patronus.md) - [Fall-Detecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kami-fall-detect-camera.md) - [Wi-Fi Elder Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-wireless-ai.md)