Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County
Service: MedicAlert Safely Home
Record #:
DUF0013
Last Modified:
27 Sep 2024
Last Full Update:
25 Sep 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | Nationwide service is a partnership between MedicAlert Foundation Canada and the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Helps identify a person with dementia who is lost and assist them to safely return home Individuals with dementia or caregivers can voluntarily subscribe to the MedicAlert service and wear an identification bracelet. If the person goes missing or is found wandering, police or other first responders can quickly access information about the person Call for more information |
Service Details
| Hours | MedicAlert Customer Service: Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm Orangeville Alzheimer's Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Shelburne Alzheimer's Office: Wed 8:30 am-4:30 pm or by appointment |
| Areas Served | Caledon (Town of) ; Dufferin County ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | People with dementia at risk of wandering or becoming lost |
| Application | Visit website to complete an online Subscriber Application Form or call MedicAlert Customer Service |
| Languages | English; French - Materials only |
| Fees | Service - $60 per year ; Subsidy available for individuals with low income Call for information |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Orangeville |
| Address & Map | 25 Centennial Rd Unit 1 Orangeville, ON Canada L9W 1R1 |
| Intersection | Centennial Rd / Dawson Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-941-1221, Orangeville ; Shelburne: 519-925-4242 |
| Crisis Phone | 1-855-581-3794, MedicAlert Customer Service |
| Fax | 519-941-1730 |
| info@alzheimerdufferin.org | |
| Website | www.alzheimer.ca/dufferincounty |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alzheimerdufferin X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/alzheimerduff |