For a person living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, a familiar corridor can suddenly feel unfamiliar — and a quiet moment can turn into an attempt to leave a safe area. That is why so many Calgary memory care homes, long-term care residences and seniors communities choose a patient wandering system from Bordo Security.
A wandering system protects residents without locking down the home. Residents move freely through the spaces they know, while doors, elevators and exits that lead outside stay protected. Staff are alerted the moment someone approaches a protected area, so help arrives calmly and quickly — before a resident is at risk.
We design, install and service wandering protection for facilities across Calgary and the surrounding area, and we build each system around your building, your residents and the way your care team already works.
How It Works
The system is simple for residents and powerful for staff. Nothing about it feels clinical, and nothing about it gets in the way of daily life in the home.
- A discreet tag for each resident. Residents wear a lightweight wrist or ankle tag, worn much like a watch band. It is comfortable, discreet and easy to forget about — which is exactly the point.
- Protected doors, elevators and exits. Sensors at protected doors, elevators and exits sense the tag as a resident approaches, well before they reach the outside.
- The door secures and staff are alerted. The door locks and/or staff receive an instant alert with the location, so a member of the care team can be there right away.
- Every event is logged. Approaches, alerts and responses are logged for the care team, giving you a clear record to review, learn from and share with families and managers.
Built Around Your Building
No two care homes are laid out the same, so we never offer a one-size-fits-all system. We walk your building with you, look at how residents actually move through it, and design protection that fits.
- Works with your access control and nurse call. Where possible, we integrate with the systems you already have, rather than asking you to replace them.
- Elevator controls. Elevators can be protected so residents cannot travel to floors or exits that are not safe for them, while staff move freely.
- Garden and courtyard doors. Outdoor spaces can stay open and enjoyable, with protection at the doors that lead beyond them.
- Staff bypass with their own credentials. Your team passes through protected doors with their own credentials, without alarms and without delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will residents find the tags uncomfortable?
No. The tags are lightweight and discreet, worn like a watch band on the wrist or ankle. Most residents quickly forget they are wearing one.
Does it work with our existing doors and nurse call?
In most cases, yes. We integrate with your existing doors, access control and nurse call system rather than replacing them, and we will confirm exactly how during your assessment.
What happens when a resident approaches a protected door?
The door secures and staff are alerted with the location, so a member of the care team can reach the resident right away and guide them back to a safe area, calmly and with dignity.
Do you service existing wandering systems?
Yes. We service and maintain existing wandering systems, and we can assess your current setup and recommend improvements where they will help.
Get a Free Resident Safety Assessment
If you run a memory care, long-term care or seniors residence in Calgary or the surrounding area, talk to Bordo Security about protecting your residents without locking down their home. We will walk your building, listen to your care team and recommend a system that fits.
Call Bordo Security today at 403-397-3300 or +1 (888) 397-3301 to book your free resident safety assessment.
