Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Personal Emergency Response

ADT Companion Services

Personal Response and Medical Alert Devices can be the ideal technological complement to At Your Side Home Care in home care services. We have chosen to partner with ADT, the worldwide leader of in-home electronic monitoring and communications systems.

Through this strategic alliance with ADT Companion Services, At Your Side provides customers with additional peace of mind at highly favorable pricing.

ADT's Companion Services Product is a two-way voice communications system providing 24-hour connectivity to five national customer-monitoring centers. In the event of a medical emergency or accident, the system can be activated at the push of a button, enabling notification of emergency personnel, family members, and others specified by the customer.

A service offered by ADT Security Sercices, Inc.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Hurricane Preparedness for People with Alzheimer's

Hurricane Preparedness
Disaster Supply Kit


Vehicle fuel tanks filled

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days

Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
- non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
- foods for infants or the elderly
- snack foods
- non-electric can opener
- cooking tools / fuel
- paper plates / plastic utensils

Blankets / Pillows, etc.

Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes

First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs

Special Items - for babies and the elderly

Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes

Flashlight / Batteries

Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio

Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set

Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods

Keys

Toys, Books and Games

Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag
- insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social

Security card, etc.

Tools - keep a set with you during the storm

Pet care items
- proper identification / immunization records / medications
- ample supply of food and water
- a carrier or cage
- muzzle and leash