Notice to police or first responders

Belle60 · January 13

Does anyone know if there is a program or something to alert first responders that the person at home has dementia? This afternoon my husband flagged down the police for no reason. I was on my way home from work and his aide had already left. Apparently they were in the neighborhood and he went out our front door and signaled for them to come over. I checked the cameras and they just walked in the house and asked him if needed anything and left. I am sure they figured out what was going on but was just wondering if there is a way to alert them if it happens again.

H1235 · January 14

I think in some communities you can notify the police department. I would be more concerned that he went out the front door with no supervision. There are so many bad things that could happen! If he is flagging down the police for no reason, then he is not thinking clearly and being left alone is going to be dangerous.

Belle60 · January 14

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/263500#Comment_263500

We live in a condo community and not on a through street. The neighbors are aware. I saw him on the camera he did not leave the front porch.

SDianeL · January 14

contact the local Sheriffs office. Many have programs for at risk people. Ours uses SafetyNet Tracking Systems. They put a watch on the person with dementia to track them. Not sure if they can flag the address though. You may also have to contact city police dept if you live in the city.

SDianeL · January 14

found this:

Yes, you can have law enforcement flag an address for someone with dementia or autism through voluntary "Special Needs Registries" or "Persons with Disabilities Registries,"allowing first responders to access critical information about the individual's condition and needs before arriving, helping them respond with sensitivity and appropriate care, which is often managed by local police or sheriff's departments.

Belle60 · January 14

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/263530#Comment_263530

I will check it out. Thank You!

harshedbuzz · January 14

If you live in a community that supports Smart 911 you could register this information. If you don't, contact your local police on their non-emergency line and ask about any programs they may be using to support safety for people with disabilities in the community. In my community, the sheriff's office serves warrants and subpoenas and transports prisoners— I'd start with local police if you live in an area with them.

https://www.smart911.com/

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Michele P · January 16

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/75090/notice-to-police-or-first-responders

Contact your local police or sheriff’s department. They have programs available that will supply a gps tracking watch and that will gather a photo and information on your loved one in the event he or she gets lost.

annie51 · January 17

In addition to the programs that others have listed, I would also like to add the Yellow Dot Program. This doesn’t address the issue that you’re talking about but is used in the case that something happens to you. It’s a program where you fill out emergency information and leave it on your refrigerator and in your glove compartment, with a sticker that alerts first responders to go look for that information. I used it to record that my husband has dementia, cannot drive or be left alone, and would have to accompany me if I was taken to the hospital. It also included emergency contact phone numbers.