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If you have experienced the emotions of realizing that a loved one with dementia has wandered, or know someone who has, you understand why the TECH (To Ensure they Come Home) program is valued
by many in the community.
The Help Home program is designed to help the person with dementia return home safely with less anxiety and worry. It begins with a county database.
The Nugget provides
the same information as the bracelet but is in the form of a slider for your smart watch but can
also be worn on shoelaces and more.
This 16-page booklet will share the information that we regularly get asked about in a condensed format
and includes a resources pages for more information. Additional information explaining dementia; a case for screening and diagnosis; technology supports for the wanderer; solutions for the caregiver; and teaching youth about dementia.
If your loved one is mobile and has demonstrated regular attempts to wander you may want
to consider the Miles for Memories G.P.S. watch. The
watch does include all the personal contact information for the emergency contact but also provides the G.P.S. location of a loved one in real time.
Use this when on an outing with your
loved one. Imagine that you turned for just a moment and they are no longer standing
there. Utilize the world’s best-selling Bluetooth tracker to ring your loved one to find them instantly within 250 feet. Operates from a free app on your Apple or Android phone. Attach the Mile-Tile to your loved ones keys, purse, backpack, drop in their pocket, and more.
This 24-page coloring book addresses concerns that youth expe- rience when a loved one has dementia. In the back
there is additional information for adults. This coloring book is supported by our youth video series found on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ aiYDhV4nkYo.
The Personal I.D. bracelet is available to be worn by the person living with dementia, and possibly their caregiver. It provides
support for the person beginning with the earlier stages of dementia to continue to be active.
This product
is for the caregiver with a loved one living with dementia. The medical symbol will alert emergency
responders that it contains medical-related information. Emergency responders can gain information from a scan using the photo app on your smartphone or by using the “tap” feature. All devices include the plus program for one year.
Bring the success of the Help Home program
to your community. Schedule on- site training. The four-hour
training includes learning how to activate each device as well as how to begin a program in your community. Contact us for further details at sherii@milesformemories.org or
(269) 979-1412.
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EACH OF THESE DEVICES PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT CAN BE ACCESSED BY FIRST RESPONDERS IN FIVE SECONDS OR LESS – TIME SAVES LIVES.
TO ORDER VISIT M3-TECH.ORG OR CALL (269) 979-1412
CELEBRATING
10 YEARS
OF SERVICE