Medical alert IDs for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease are essential. Not only do they provide peace of mind for the patient and family but they can genuinely save lives when the patient finds themselves in an emergency situation.
The founder of BERTS Alert Medical™, Martin Stow, has had first-hand experience of with this disease when his mother was diagnosed with dementia.
When she was and being cared for in a secure facility, she managed to get out and with her belongings wrapped in a sheet was found not far from the facility by a member of staff who recognised her. She asked his mother where she was going, “I’m waiting for my mum and dad, we are going on holiday.”
His mother was comforted and it was suggested she went back inside to wait for them there. After this situation, Martin kept wondering if she had gotten further from the facility, and not recognised by a staff member, what would have happened? This is when the idea for BERTS Alert Medical™ was born.
Could this happen to someone you know? If yes, then join them up to our annual membership today and ensure that they are as safe as possible. For any questions about our medical id alert systems, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us today on 1300 237 879.