Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce
Site: Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce
Service: MedicAlert Safely Home
Record #: GRE0214 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 12 Mar 2020 |
Description | |
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Description (Service) | Alzheimer's Society is partnered with the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation to provide the MedicAlert Safely Home program * nationwide program designed to help people with memory loss who are at risk of getting confused, leaving home and becoming lost A MedicAlert Safely Home bracelet is worn by the person at risk to speed up the search process by allowing police and emergency responders to quickly identify the person and assist in a safe return home * the bracelet information is customizable, allowing for additional medical information to also be shared with first responders For more information, visit www.medicalert.ca/Safely-Home |
Service Details | |
Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * MedicAlert Safely Home Program Hotline: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
Eligibility | Individuals with Alzheimer disease or other dementias |
Application | Call or register online |
Languages | English |
Fees | Service ; See website for details |
Address and Location | |
Located In Community | Owen Sound |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | 8th St and 2nd Ave E |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | Administration: 519-376-7230 |
Toll Free Phone | Administration: 1-800-265-9013 * MedicAlert 24/7 Hotline: 1-855-581-3794 |
Fax | 519-376-2428 |
info@alzheimergreybruce.com | |
Website | www.alzheimer.ca/greybruce |
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Primary Contact | Doris Hodgson, Administrative Assistant; Phone: ext 1121; Email: dhodgson@alzheimergreybruce.com |
Primary Executive | Stephen Musehl, Executive Director; Phone: ext 1123; Email: smusehl@alzheimergreybruce.com |