ID bracelet

JDancer

Thinking I should get some type of ID bracelet for my DH. Something that looks like jewelry, so he'll wear it. Something he can't take off, with his name, date of birth, and what else??? Maybe a way to include temporary information such as addresses if we are away from home. Has anyone done this?

eaglemom

You both need one. The thought being your at the grocery store and twist your ankle. Even though DH is with you, you need someone to help with him while your ankle is being tended to. If you both have bracelets on all of your information, medications and contacts will be right at your wrist.

Of course that's just an example, but both of you need one. ALZ Assoc used to be associated with MedicAlert. I don't know if they still are. That is the bracelet that both of us wear. So its the one I'm familiar with. They have different "styles" of bracelets. I too was hesitate that DH would wear it. When I showed him I had one on, all was well with the world!

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dayn2nite2

Does he normally wear a necklace or bracelet now?  If not, I would expect that he would refuse anything new.

If he does, he may accept something like that but then again my mother was extremely compromised and even in her facility she managed to take off her bracelet and hide it many times.  Whenever it's something they really should have with them (ID, medic alert type jewelry, cell phone) it seems that this will always be something they refuse or won't use.

If it's a cheap item, you can try it.  If it is something expensive or carries with it some type of monthly tracking, I'd just forget about it.

Whyzit

My DH wears a bracelet that he can’t take off without help because it is fit to his wrist. It has a medical symbol on it. Inside it is engraved with his name, medical conditions and the word spouse with my phone number.  There is not much space for information but it is adequate. Note, he just asked me what I am doing. I told him I am sharing info. about his ID bracelet. His response was it is not an ID bracelet. He doesn’t believe all the info it contains. Lol

Go on line, there are lots of styles to choose from.

Beachfan

I wear a medical ID bracelet, unrelated to dementia.  It’s durable, very attractive and I need help to get it off. I got it from the Lauren’s Hope ID bracelet website.  They offer a great variety for men, women and children.  Pricier than my first bracelet (from another site that was ugly and I lost it), but worth the investment.  Check it out.  You may find something that will work for your DH.

feudman

My DW would never have worn a typical ID bracelet, but I noticed that when she would return from the hospital, their plastic ones didn't bother her. We got up to 6 months out of them, and afterwards, friends that worked in hospitals kept us supplied. They have just enough room to put all essential info in small print.

The one time she got lost & was taken to the ER, it had slid halfway up her forearm & they never saw it. But that could have happened with any bracelet.

Allie Kat

Both the necklace and the bracelet were constantly being taken off.  She wanted to give the bracelet to a little niece as a gift, so then we switched to the necklace.  It became a hunt for me to find where she placed the jewelry etc.  At work a special ed teacher gave me a wonderful idea!  I use name labels like, "Hello..my name" tag (about that size) and I wrote, "Hi my name is (her name), I have Alzheimer's. If I am alone, immediately call (my phone number) Thanks!' I write this all in black sharpie. Then when she leaves the house with me I put it high on her back shoulder.  I made a set of labels for my dad with his number too.  My mom has no idea that it's there and it stays on the entire time.  It's a great immediate visual, try it!

Allie Kat

 Both the necklace and the bracelet were constantly being taken off.  She wanted to give the bracelet to a little niece as a gift, so then we switched to the necklace.  It became a hunt for me to find where she placed the jewelry etc.  I was always worried she would take it off in public and discard it somewhere. Or that she'd be super lost by the time somebody noticed the medical jewelry and attempted to help her. 

 At work a kindergarten special ed teacher gave me a wonderful idea!  I made a name tag for her back. I use name labels like, "Hello..my name" tag (about that size) and I wrote, "Hi my name is (her name), I have Alzheimer's. If I am alone, immediately call (my phone number) Thanks!' I write this all in black sharpie. Then when she leaves the house with me I put it high on her back shoulder. I noticed in stores people would look at it ,so it's visible for sure. I wasn't concerned that my number was publicly displayed either.

 I made a set of labels for my dad with his number too.  My mom has no idea that it's there and it stays on the entire time. When we're home I just take off the label.  My mom isn't that verbal and by looking at her you'd never know she has dementia. 

IDrive3

My sister and I got bracelets through the Safe Return program (MedicAlert and Alzheimer's Association).  I think we picked up the brochure at our local Alzheimer's Association office.  I didn't have to persuade her as she is aware she will probably wander.  The clasp on the bracelet is such that she cannot get it off by herself.  Her first name is on her bracelet and it says she has memory issues.  The other thing I like about this is there is a form to fill out, so they have all her medical info in case it is needed by first responders, and contact info for emergency contacts.  They also have the same for me.  My bracelet says that I am a caregiver and has her ID number on it.  So, if something happens to me, first responders will know to contact MedicAlert and they'll know to contact someone for her.  There is a cost for the bracelets (there is also a necklace option) and an annual fee.  I don't remember how much, but it wasn't a huge amount.  Hope this helps!

bbbonbon

I have never heard of these bracelets

John_inFlorida

I got one for my DW. I got one that had room on the front and back. I could but her address, and medical conditions as well as my contact info. I believe medical first responders are trained to look for that. She likes it, cost around $40 including all the engraving on both front and back

jjuliajul11

I also have not heard of these bracelets until I read the reviews https://samsung-electronics.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.html . This is a cool thing! It turns out my neighbor has one. Inside it is written his name, address and telephone number of his woman. I think that such a bracelet is suitable for those who always wear something on their hands. Because it may be that he doesn`t want to wear it because it is uncomfortable or just he doesn`t like it

LaurenB

I got my mom one from Laurenshope.com.  They have some that look like jewelry, some that are water proof, some with harder to remove clasps, and both men's and women's styles.  I selected 3 options to show my mom so that I could involve her in the selection.  She has been "bragging" to me about the "beautiful new bracelet" that she has.  She has forgotten that I helped her get it.   I had her first name, "ALZ", as well as my cell number, and her home number (step-dad's) engraved on the underside.  I explained it to her that if she would ever pass out or not be able to tell others what's going on this will help get us there to help her faster.  "I'd feel awful if something happened and you were alone and scared.  Step-dad and I want to be able to get to you as quickly as possible."  On the exterior it has the universal medical alert symbol.  She thinks it's a flower.