Stay Safe with Medic Alert for the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patient at Home
Posted Sep 20 2010 7:49pm
We’ve had numerous conversations about this topic, I know. I always try to cover everything, but still worry there’s some nasty hazard I’ve forgotten to mention– Last week, we discussed all the ways to make our homes as near to hazard-free as possible. Yet, there’s always the accident that no one expects, especially if your loved one is living alone.
I remember when we first learned my Mom had been heating her home with the oven door open because she forgot how to use the thermostat. I still tremble at the memory, and wonder about all the other things she failed to tell because she wanted to live in her own home or she simply forgot.
I’m sure there’s more than a few of you worried with that issue right now. They simply don’t want to leave their home. Most Alzheimer’s patients are determined to live alone despite their lack of ability to do so. And no mule can be as stubborn as an Alzheimer’s patient who wants to stay in their own home.
Until you’re able to help your loved one move into a better living situation with family or nursing home, or group home, you might be interested in one of the Medic Alert systems.
My Mom had one in her home and though she only used it once, hitting the button accidentally. I learned that it worked really well. The police and paramedics rushed Mom’s house and terrified her. After they called me, I apologized because Mom had pushed the button accidentally. They were most gracious and assured me it was no problem, stating it was their pleasure that they weren’t really needed after all.
It’s easy for our loved ones to find harm, whether in their own home or with family. No one is on-guard 24/7 and accidents do happen. The Medic Alert Program provides a Button worn around the neck. Even if an injury means they can’t get up, help is only a button-push away. A fall, an accidental fire, a break-in, or some other hazard and the Dementia or Alzheimer’s sufferer can find themselves at risk. But with the Medic Alert, they can bring help quickly!
I remember when we first learned my Mom had been heating her home with the oven door open because she forgot how to use the thermostat. I still tremble at the memory, and wonder about all the other things she failed to tell because she wanted to live in her own home or she simply forgot.
I’m sure there’s more than a few of you worried with that issue right now. They simply don’t want to leave their home. Most Alzheimer’s patients are determined to live alone despite their lack of ability to do so. And no mule can be as stubborn as an Alzheimer’s patient who wants to stay in their own home.
Until you’re able to help your loved one move into a better living situation with family or nursing home, or group home, you might be interested in one of the Medic Alert systems.
It’s easy for our loved ones to find harm, whether in their own home or with family. No one is on-guard 24/7 and accidents do happen. The Medic Alert Program provides a Button worn around the neck. Even if an injury means they can’t get up, help is only a button-push away. A fall, an accidental fire, a break-in, or some other hazard and the Dementia or Alzheimer’s sufferer can find themselves at risk. But with the Medic Alert, they can bring help quickly!