Medical I.D.'s can help after an Alzheimers diagnosis... If you, or know of someone who has dementia, you know that they can appear to be confused or they may not be aware of their surroundings at times. As the condition gradually gets worse over time this means that sometimes, (not always,) they can find themselves in vulnerable situations through no fault of their own. A medical identification disc in this situation can bring their diagnosed condition to the attention of emergency responders like the police, fire or paramedics in an emergency situation. It's important to know that these symptoms have been diagnosed to tell them apart from any new issue that may have arisen since their Alzheimer's diagnosis. Emergency professionals such as doctors or paramedics will be able to obtain this specific information to help them understand the underlying health condition and provide swift treatment. How do medical I.D.'s help? Medical I.D. companies should be able to understand Alzheimers and the sensitivities surrounding it and should be able to help by providing a member record, specific to the individual. Good medical I.D. companies know that this is a very sensitive condition so not everyone with it knows they have it. By ensuring that the text on their disc is worded in such a way as agreed with their carer the individual member has a record incorporating their specific, individual needs. This means that this their medical I.D. jewelley can become an essential lifeline to help communicate vital information in an emergency and helping to inform their families should the unthinkable happen. To discover more about how medical identification can help you in an emergency visit www.medicalert.org.uk. Providing more than just jewellery Medical I.D. jewellery ownership can have a profound effect on the wearer in a number of ways. Time and time again people mention that it helps to boost their self confidence by: - Providing a sense of security that their conditions will be made known in an emergency.
- Boosting their confidence enabling them to live a more independent life.
- Provide the wearers family with the peace of mind that they will be treated in accordance with their medical identification and that their family, next of kin or emergency contact will be contacted.
So... how do medical I.D.'s work? Medical I.D. jewellery has the universally recognised snake and staff medical symbol on the front of the disc to make it easily identifiable from other jewellery that are worn. The Alzheimer's information is engraved on the reverse taking into account the members or carers wishes so that they can be made known in an emergency. More detailed information such as a list of medications as well as emergency contact information is contained on a medical record which is accessed through an emergency contact number on the reverse of the disc. This information is soley for emergency professionals treating you so they will a comprehensive view of your individual needs and medical history. Join today and get the peace of mind and security medical I.D. jewellery can provide to you and your family.
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