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Medic Alert Jewelry

calebsmom22
calebsmom22
I was just curious if any of your wear one of these for FMS? I saw one the other day and didn't really see the need, but maybe I'm missing something?
Wonderbaby
Wonderbaby
Calebsmom...I agree about the 504 plan. In many cases, it helps. But if your son is struggling with school work, then the IEP is best.

Yet as the kids get older into jr high & high school, many teachers do not like to make accommodations outlined on the 504 plans. (heard of many struggling with that). So instead parents seek out the IEP.

Jen...great job on getting that IEP in place and making it concrete!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Awesome ideas, Wonderbaby!!
basketballmom23
basketballmom23
Wonderbaby - that is a great idea. In NY there is a sticker to put on your car that alerts medical personnel to look for your information. It is called the yellow dot program http://www.schenectadycounty.com/FullStory.aspx?m=898&amid=11187
We also ALWAYS look behind child seats to see if anything is taped behind them with pertinent information.
naturegirl65
naturegirl65
This is a good topic and helpful replies.
I have not thought of it but it looks like a good idea.
I'm not sure about the jewelry as I don't wear it all the time but the phone idea is good.

Leo, that tip you gave about not using gold or silver for the dog tag makes sense. Good to know.
LeoX3
LeoX3
Basketballmom, funny you say that as an EMT you look for bracelets first. My bro-in-law was an EMT many years and said that in an accident, he was taught bracelets broke or were obscured more than dog-tags, so he would look for dog-tags and a wallet card first. That said, he also said not many people wore either as far as he could tell.

I carry the wallet card for the ER, the tags for the EMTs, if that makes sense.

Gotta say, though, last year when I was taken to the ER, the EMTs did look for dogs tags and baracelet both and took info off my dog tag.

Good helpful topic. We should remember to at least think about the fact we have multiple meds---even if we don't list them all (for lack of space) or what they're for---it will clue the ER docs in and they will look up records or check that wallet card. I keep mine up to date and it's neon-colored and laminated so it's easy to see.
LynnJ55
LynnJ55
I agree about not having the medic alert jewelry look too fancy. Last year I had a pretty beaded bracelet with little crystals in it and onyx beads, it looked so cute and sparkly. Stupid thing broke for no reason after about 4 months, beads everywhere - it could have been a bad situation had I been unconscious or in an accident. I now have a stainless silver one with heavy duty links. It's not as pretty but much more practical.

I also carry a Medic Alert card in my wallet for back up, right next to my driver's license. I do like the idea of dog tags though. They're much less likely to get broken or lost.