What Caregivers Should Know: Medical Alert Devices

It's our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. Have you ever seen those "Help! I've fallen, and I can't get up" commercials? They're talking about a medical alert device. In the world of caregiving for individuals living with dementia, the use of medical alert devices can be a key factor in ensuring their safety and well-being. Today, I want to chat about the good and not-so-good sides of using one. I'm Natali Edmonds, a board-certified geropsychologist, and I'm here to break it down for you.  Click below to see NCOA's list of top-rated medical alert devices: https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/medical-alert-systems/best-medical-alert-bracelets/.   If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers You can also sign up for a free training class and learn more about the Care Course at https://www.dementiacareclass.com/website   **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.