safety resources editing 9/15/2010
- AAN Issued Guideline on When People with Alzheimer's Disease Should Stop Driving
The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new guideline to help determine when people with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia should stop driving. The guideline is published in the April 12, 2010, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology,
- Philips Avent Basic Baby/elder MonitorWith Talk Back feature, Not Just for Monitoring Babies,
has a generous operating range, advanced sound technology, a 100 percent private connection with zero interference, and a unique Talk Back feature, this monitor can keep you connected with your elder no matter where you are in the house.
- RxAssist database of patient prescription assistance programs
Patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine. RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find the information they need. All in one place.
- Alzheimer Disease patient's pain behaviors
people with dementia often experience pain that is undetected and under-treated. This does not happen because family and healthcare providers do not care. It happens because people with dementia are often not able to clearly voice that they have pain
- Drug Interaction Checker
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Find out if your medicines interact with each other.
- Caregiver Guide, booklet, Home Safety for People with Alzheimer's Disease
Tips for Caregivers, Dealing with the Diagnosis, Communication, Bathing, Dressing, Eating, Activities, Exercise, Incontinence, Sleep Problems, Hallucinations and Delusions, Wandering, Home Safety, Driving, Visiting the Doctor,Coping with Holidays, Visiting a Person with Alzheimer's Disease, Choosing a Nursing Home
- Home Safety Checklist for Alzheimers in your Home, can be printed out
If you have someone living in your home with Alzheimer's Disease it would be a good idea to do this as soon as possible.
- Motion Detector With Remote Alarm
Colonial Medical Assisted Devices :: Alarms :: Motion Alarms :: Motion Detector with Remote Alarm
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Store, activitytherapy.com
Sponsored by National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
- products for Wandering; Forgetfulness, Safety, Falling, Frailty, agelessdesign.com
Products for Wandering, Forgetfulness, Safety, Falling & Frailty, Bathing Products, Incontinence and Toileting Issues, Automatic Medications Dispenser, Activity Products and Books, Products for a Healthy Mind, Sing-a-Long and Respite Videos
- safety products to deal with wandering and other , ahaf.org
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) is a registered 501(c)non-profit organization that funds research seeking cures for Alzheimer's disease, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, and provides the public with information about risk factors, preventative lifestyles, available treatments and coping strategies
- safety net source a media hub with a specific focus on how caregivers can protect their loved ones from wandering and becoming missing
- LoJack's SafetyNet: Protect and rescue anyone afflicted with Alzheimer's
In an effort to stay informed and connected with the caregivers of people who wander they created SafetyNetSource, a media hub full of content from across the Web.
- alzheimer safety products online at AllegroMedical
Craig Hoodl President/Founder: "A long time ago Allegro Medical became the first company to sell medical supplies online. Since our website launched in 1997, we've grown to be the largest and most trusted online supplier of health care products. As a care giver in the health care industry, I understood the challenges of caring for someone as well as the benefit in empowering others with the skills and resources to help themselves."
- Wandering Patient Security Systems, alznyc.org
The New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is a founding member of the Alzheimer's Association which is the largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing research for the causes, treatments, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
- Free Alzheimer's Public Safety training for police, apbweb.com
Both the American Police Beat web site (www.apbweb.com) and print publication are targeted to the nation's law enforcement profession and seek to give a voice to the nation's law enforcement professional
- Alzheimer's Temporary Tattoo, beaconsafetyproducts.com
day care centers, elementary schools and nursing homes can benefit from Beacon�s attractive and friendly tattoos.
- Medical Alert Systems, brickhousesecurity.com
a wide variety of Medical Alert systems to help the elderly, Alzheimer's patients, as well as special needs adults to maintain their independent lifestyles while staying safe and secure. They specialize in prevention and protection and believe in staying connected to help at all times before it's too late. With PERS systems, GPS Trackers, and Medical Alarms we the solutions to keep every loved one safe and secure.
- Kitchen Safety for Someone With Alzheimer's | Care2 Healthy, care2.com
- Products for caring for alzheimers, caregiverproducts.com
Caregiver Products from The Wright Stuff, Inc. specializes in caregiving products, disability aids, elderly care products, nursing home supplies, home medical supplies and equipment products that help make life easier for caregivers and care recipients. We have searched for assistive devices to help caregivers in bathing, feeding, dressing, positioning and transferring their loved ones.
- The Alzheimer's Library Incontinence Supplies for Alzheimer\'s Patients
Links to many suppliers
- ChildSeniorSafety Home Safety for Older Adults and People with Alzheimer's, childseniorsafety.com
ChildSeniorSafety provides home safety assessments for those seniors living on their own or with family members to eliminate unsafe hazards. They can make certain recommendations that will help prevent accidents from happening
- Wearable Device to Find Missing Person Fast,emfinders.com
The EmFinders Operation Network (EON) is a redundant and secure network of database and application servers that contain all necessary data and functionality to monitor and control the EmSeeQ. The EON is used by trained personnel at the Emfinders Emergency Center in communication with Caregivers and 9-1-1 or public safety officials during Device activation and rescue processes
- Alzheimer's Care Home Safety, everydayhealth.com
EverydayHealth.com is a leading provider of online health information. We're here to help you manage your own and your family's conditions and overall well-being through personalized advice, tools, and communities. We're committed to bringing you the most credible and relevant health information available online, and to giving you the best possible user experience.
- Safety for Those With Alzheimer's - Full Circle of Care Caregiver
support, education, information, and assistance needed to support your efforts to keep your older family members living at home for as long as possible.
- safeguarding your home for seniors with alzheimers,
New LifeStyles Online is the ultimate resource for senior living and care options. We provide you with everything you need to make an informed, comfortable decision about your own or your loved one's future
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Research & Development
- fall-proofing supplies
fall alarm sets, alarms, hip protectors, gait belts, bedside safety mats, accessories
- Patient Safety Products - SouthwestMedical.com
providing customers with all types of Home Medical Equipment. specialty from strictly rehabilitation equipment for the new user, to a full line of products ranging from ultra-light wheelchairs and ambulatory aids to urology supplies and wound care.
- TotalConnect - Wireless Nurse Call Alzheimer's
Wheelchair Anti-Rollback Device, Wheelchair Exit Alarms, Bed Exit Alarms, BreathCall, Wandering Resident ID
- Home Safety: Room by Room Alzheimer's Research Center, zarcrom.com
Safety-checking the home begins with a checklist and an increased attention to prevention. The home is a personal and precious environment, but it is important, however, to keep and eye towards prevention and re-evaluate home safety periodically as the AD patients behavior and abilities change.
- Odor Eliminators & Sanitizers
Nok-Out! The biodegradable, non-toxic, hypoallertenic solution to odor elimination. No harsh chemicals to burn your nose! No need for special clothing or gloves during application! No reason to fear residual effects! Simply an easy to use, safe and dependable product that sanitizes, disinfects, eliminates odors and is harmless to you, your family, friends, and pets.
