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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jul 25 11:05am | Replies (20)
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@ladytexan

In addition to the Medical IDs, I informed the emergency dispatch center in our community that my husband had Alzheimer's. This was included in the notes section related to our address. To me this was important in case DH wandered, became lost or was unable to follow commands from law enforcement.
On my husband's state ID card, we added Alzheimer's as a health condition and that my husband was unable to follow commands.
Of course, this did not protect his privacy related to the Alzheimer's diagnosis. We were conscience of our choice, and intentional in that regard to ensure the 1st responders would have useful information in an emergent situation.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 18, 2023

@ladytexan Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

I think you have brought up a very valid point in your post. Privacy in relation to a diagnosis. It is my thought that in a situation where a vulnerable adult may need assistance, anything we can share with first responders will be appreciated by them. Inability to communicate or understand requests can lead to frustration by all parties, and may actually slow down a response.

For me, in our little town, only a few people know my health issues. But, I have made sure our rural ambulance station, and our sheriff's department, know. In the event of a call, they know already how I might be compromised. FWIW, I am a dialysis patient, and also active blood cancer patient.

I appreciate that you have thought ahead of possible scenarios.
Ginger

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