MEDICAL ALERT I.D.'s

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we've had really good luck with our current provider, Critical Signal Technologies, that we use for my dad. The necklaces are loose and comfortable as are the arm bands, but if you don't want to use those there is an inactivity monitor that will take notice if your family member doesn't move for several hours. Like I said, I think you should consider taking a look at using a medical alert for seniors http://www.criticalsignaltechnologies.com/

By N614 on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 11:56am

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I am with you, hate the idea...terrified of a necklace, hate bracelets and honestly forget to put them on...anyone ever thought of a tattoo on your wrist? I have thought about it, money and the "reminder" are giving me second thoughts...anyone have ideas about that? I am going to my Dr. next week and I am thinking of talking to him and what he thinks about it as well as some EMTs to see if they would notice. I know that some EMTs as well as others in the medical field have tattoos with their individual medical issues...diabetes etc. Any opinions or heard of anyone else doing this?

By mascow on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 9:41pm

$500.00? Obviously not in U.S. dollars! Medic Alert is a world wide organization. I just called to make sure. Contact www.medicalert.org. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen to locate your country. Believe me, even a 14 k gold bracelet costs $$ several hundreds less than that!

They have watches, jewlery, bracelets, you name it; they have it. The best thing is: All medical information changes are free! I hope this information is useful and saves you money. Happy and healthy New Year!

By tcameron on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 2:15pm

Getting one of these Medical
Alert Systems would be great for anyone with a similar
situation. My grandfather had one before he died. It's a wonderful thing
not having to worry about how to get help. I guess being prepared is
always a good thing... Between a medical ID tag and the medical alert
systems I think anyone in a similar situation will be covered,

By kenny.... on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 3:30pm

Check out Road ID...Its inexpensive and comes in differnet forms. Its a sporty look if you dont mind. I recommend to do the interactive version , it on 10 a year and you can update it as many times as you need. Hope it helps

Jen

By jenruns on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 7:57pm

In my experience, I've found that giving my elderly parents their own medical alert services at least gave me peace of mind in the moments that I was not able to be there for them. That way, they could get emergency help if needed, just by pushing a button and nothing else. Anyways, I find every little bit helps. Best of luck to everyone in their search.

By lindab33 on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:52pm

You shold where a bracelet. Don't wear anything else, like I did. I never had one, cause I didn't want to advertise my medical problem. For 12 years I'd worn a Medic Alert necklace. For the last two I've been wearing a Medic Alert watch, that's a mistake this has been. Neither is any good for me cause paramedics and police don't look inside your collar and they have to just slide watches up the arm, it just looks like another stretch watchband so they don't pay it any attention while they hold your arm down. Its always facing away from anyone that has you pinned down on the ground with your hands above my head. Since bracelets don't expand to slide up and away its easier to see and they're taught to look for them. Timothy Baldwin

By tbaldwin on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 1:32pm

Yes having a medic alert bracelet stating your medical problem could save your life, I have 1 but hate it as it's not jewellery so I'm not interested in wearing it even though I should! Yes your doctor would know straight away and then if your out to it he could also help in telling the paramedics your medication which would help everyone including you!!! I know it's expensive but your life may be saved one day in wearing it!!! Good Luck

By breake... on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 7:18pm

Have people with medical assistant jobs been informing their patients of these medical identification ID's for patients with epilepsy? I think this is really great because you never know how the patient may react after an episode.

Frank

By FrankMed on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 4:52pm

While it is understandable that wearing a medical alert bracelet may feel like you are publicly declaring a weakness, at the end of the day you need to take responsibility for your wellbeing. There are cheap and elegant options to wear, you can look on ebay to get some ideas. Then, it is a matter of personal taste; find something that you are comfortable wearing but please by all means wear it.

Hopefully the society will evolve so that we accept each other for what we are and won't need to hide our imperfections.

All the best

By frankg... on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:41am

The medical alert I.D. bracelets are nothing to be embarrassed about. Others wear them for allergies, etc. In addition, they can be inspiring for others who might feel afraid to wear their bracelet. I used to fear the same thing, but learned the hard way to wear it. After a public seizure, a paramedic noticed a needle mark in my arm (from a drug level a couple days before.) She called out, "Needle mark! Heroin! She injected me with an "anti-heroin drug." The paramedic didn't believe me when I told her I just had a blood test. She told me, "that's what they all say. Where is your medical I.D.?"

I was billed for the the injection. I told them I wasn't going to pay for it, and would fight it in Small Claims Court. I was informed that it would be less expensive for me to pay the bill than to go through the legal hassle. The bracelet could save your life, as well as unnessessary mistakes from paramedics. It is imperative to wear your bracelet. I have a gold one, which I took to a jeweler and had a smaller, prettier chain put on. I keep the Medic Alert part under my wrist, so only the top shows. I get compliments on my beautiful bracelet! Then I show them the Medical I.D, so they know what it is really for. Again, it is nothing to be embarrassed about and could save your life! - T. Cameron, Epilepsy Support Group Facilitator.

By tcameron on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 10:22pm

I wear a Medic Alert bracelet and keep my Medic Alert membership renewed every year. You can make any changes to your medical information over the Internet as often as you want, and they will send you a new card with all the new info within the next couple weeks. I didn't want to wear one of those bracelets because I was afraid of the discrimination due to the stigma associated with epilepsy. However.... I had a seizure in public and wasn't wearing my Medic Alert bracelet. I woke up on a gurney as the paramedics were placing me into an ambulance. (Paramedics are so illiterate when it comes to epilepsy.) I demaded that they release me, but they wouldn't listen. (I had just seen my neurologist the week before, and had the usual blood levels taken with each check-up.)

A paramedic noticed the needle mark, and hollered: "Needle mark! Herion!" Another paramedic injected me with something to combat the 'heroin'. She told me, "Don't worry. It won't hurt you even if you're not on Heroin." I told her I had epilepsy, and the needle mark was from my blood test done the week before. Her response was, "I don't see a medical alert bracelet. How am I supposed to believe you?"

I told her I didn't have insurance and couldn't afford to pay for such uneccessary waste of money. When the bill arrived, (over $1 K for a ride around the corner) I called the company and told them I wasn't going to pay for that injection. ( several $ hundreds). I was told that it was cheaper to pay the bill than fight it in small claims court. Get your Medic Alert Bracelet. They have a small one in 10 k gold. I purchased a very pretty 10 K bracelet and had a jewler attach the two together. My bracelet often brings me compliments. It's expensive at first, but a lot less expensive than not getting it!!!

By tcameron on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 2:50pm

Let me just say How very important it is to wear a medical alert bracelet!

If you are looking for a bracelet that you can add additional medical alert charms, wear simply, is not sterile, has some personality and shows up really well please let me suggest an Italian Charm Bracelet! This bracelet is collectively 18 links approx. (Size can be adjusted very easily) They are especially great for children of all ages. Kids are very easily swayed by criticizer comments from peers. This happens a great deal, to the point that sometimes children "lose their bracelet" But with Italian Charms they not only have the medical alert charm, they can put say their NFL team, ballet, horses any theme that interests them. This not only makes it fun, acceptable to their peers and will get them to wear their bracelet with pride! There is a url http://www.addalinkofcharm.com where you will not only find the charms and bracelets that you are looking for, but they also have a pay it forward program. They give Medical Alert Bracelets away free, and they are also always looking for sponsors.

By tadwestie on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 11:12pm

I wore a Medic Alert necklace for 12 years it only got attention of a police officer or paramedic once in over 40seizures, I thought it could have been because it was hidden my shirt. Then, 3 years ago I got a Medic Alert watch thinking that it was easier for them to notice, that was a mistake again; paramedics and police just see it as a watch w/o noticing anything more than its band to slide up my arm or while holding me down with my hands over my head, the face of watch is then facing away from them, due to it being on the outside of wrist. They've never noticed the emblem Medic Alert on it. I was told by someone else that I need a bracelet and that will be looked for and noticed. Medic Alert should inform the customer before someone like me buys it. I bought something that doesn't stand out so others won't regard me as just anothor disabled person, so they'll avoid being around you. Medic Alert should be sure that all previously trained paramedics and police for emergency service become aware of these things, or that all those being trained are surely taught to look for all forms of ID besides bracelets. Other ID besides Insurance ID, drivers licence or things with a name and address where fire department should send a bill. Timothy Baldwin

By tbaldwin on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 11:28am

Medical Alert Id's are the best for an alone living person. In any emergency situation push a button and you can tell your problem to health depart.

By medialert on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 11:05pm

i got mine on ebay for like $25 its a necklace and its really nice. just search medical alert jewelry. the front says my name, epilepsy, seizures and the back says incase of ER call and it had my husbands name and number and then it says my drug allergy and lists my seizure meds.

By tncabell on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 4:46pm

THE WORD I DIDNT SEE WHILE BROWSING THROUGH YOUR REMARKS WAS "LIABILITY." DROP COFFEE, LEAN INTO SOMEONE AND KNOCK THEM DOWN ECT....... IF YOU WERE TO END UP IN COURT; YOU PROBABLY WONT GET INTO TO MUCH TROUBLE, AND HOPEFULLY NO ONE IS HURT, BUT YOU STILL GET THE FINE AND THE BILL FROM YOUR LAWYER. HAVEING MEDICAL ID ON YOU DOES NOT GET YOU A FREE PASS, IT JUST COVERS THE COST OF "EXPLANIING" IN COURT WHY SOMETHING HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THIS BY MY LAWYER AFTER HANDING OVER A CHEQ, IT WAS MORE THEN $500 AND ALLS HE DID WAS SUBMMITT MY MEDICAL RECORDS. THEY ARE MOSTLY FOR YOUR MEDICAL SAFETY, AND OF COURSE THERE IMPORTANT.

By could ... on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 4:29pm

Hello, you can order medicalert IDs from the MedicAlert website (www.medicalert.org) under the MedicAlert Jewelry tab. The MedicAlert bracelets start as low as $9.95 and there are some fine looking pieces. I just bought a two tone bracelet on-line from them for $24.95. The MedicAlert 800 number will automatically be placed on the back of the bracelet you can add additional information.

I recommend that you add your medical condition (epilepsy in this case) and any medication allergies so the paramedics and/or physicians know not to give it to you. Years ago before I had a bracelet I was in the ER and the physician told his assistant to give me dilantin (which I am allergic to). Fortunately I wasn't completely out of it, and was able to yell out that I was allergic to dilantin. Otherwise I could have had a severe allergic reaction or even died.

Take care

By pdqbach69 on Mon, 05/30/2011 - 9:01am

I think you can purchase a medical alert system for way less than $500 dollars. Most of them have a month to month plan that's around $30 / mo. Some of them have free equipment, or at most charge you $100 or so for installation. I'd recommending looking around at medical alert reviews to compare and contract all of the alarm systems on the market. There are some small but significant differences between the different providers.

By happyh... on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 7:11pm

Found this page when i was looking for a bracelet but as i live in the UK needed to find a local supplier. Most of them on this page seem to be US suppliers so anybody looking for one in UK I can recommend www.iceid.co.uk They've got a good range of products and shipped very quickly. I ordered the wrist ice and the tag was engraved with my personal details. Very clear and good service. Hope this helps.

By overtons on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 1:25pm

Cheaper MEDICAL ALERT!!!!!

Yeah, you're right....

$500 is much more expensive for medical alert ID. I had that problem too. I got a suggestion from my friend about where to find cheaper Medical IDs whether as Bracelet or Locket. It can be found at http://www.alert-1.com, hope this will help you as it did to me.

By Jigain on Sun, 02/27/2011 - 8:23am

From '92-'08 I wore a Medic Alert necklace, since '08-now I just wear a Medic Alert watch, both have same message. "Partial Complex Seizures, Epilepsy, Speech & Motor Delayed." My ID number and their 800number. Medic Alert has only been contacted once. Since the necklace is always behind shirt and watch is seen as just a watch, they only look for a bracelet to be seen as a person with epilepsy. After Police responded to a seizure, I'd be arrested after drugs (medicine in pocket) are seized, then I had no medicine to have water with. And charged with Possession of Drugs as if I was carrying drugs to sell. A paramedic would just take me to a hospital as if I had my first seizure or as if I might be a person with diabetes. Only a bracelet works. I never wanted to advertice my epilepsy to plain people, but after a seizure it's hard to tell them of you have epilepsy because speaking requires memory that's lost after having a seizure. Timothy Baldwin

By tbaldwin on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 12:14pm

I saw a plastic USB bracelet at Walgreens. I thought it was a great idea but not the prettiest/discreet bracelet. At least you can update your medical info and emegency contact in it without paying someone every year to store your information.

By apavar... on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 9:24am

Cyndy,
$500.0 price you are talking about is more likely for precious metals, like gold or platinum.
I would not recommend buying this for two reasons. First, these metals are soft and wearing this bracelet every day will scratch ID plate very quick. It will look really bad and disappointing. Second, who knows, if you need to change your text for some reason. $500.0 again?This is why majority of people, who need medical ID are using stainless steel. It looks good and you can buy in price range $17-$50 easy. And for other $450.0 buy something good for yourself. One good place to shop is http://www.idtagsonline.com/store/. Product looks great and service is friendly.

By the way, if you are looking for Medical Record Storage, I am using “Google Health” data base.
It is absolutely free and most secure. Your doctor and anybody you (and only will designate) can access to it. You can access even if you travel. You can learn more at: http://www.google.com/health/

By victor on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 5:07pm

That's the problem. People need proper medication but they can't get it just because they don't have enough money. Of course it would be another situation if everybody would be insured. That's what health care reform says. Now everything will change. I am sure about it. First of all medicatiosn will get cheaper. Moreover we will be able to use more professional and efficient medical services. Young medicine students will be able to take cna certification online. It is a great thing. It will help us to get more professional doctors in the future. Let's wait and see how new health care system will work in 2011. Good luck with your bracelet! I hope you will get it.

By Glen88 on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 11:53am

Take a look at www.emergencyID.com.au they are CHEAPER, BETTER and many many more choices!!!!

By garrya... on Tue, 09/14/2010 - 2:15am

Had to buy a new bracelet, searched online for an hour.
Many companies has attractive prices initialy, but by the time you are ready check out price is doubled from original, they charge for the clasp, for extra line of engraving, for the fornt, plus they charge additional cost to make it in 3 days and plush shipping.

Be careful, take a few minuts look around. You can save yourself $25-$30 easy.
At www.idtagsonline.com they do not extra charge a penny from the price your see in the begining.

Quality is excellent and engraving is extrimely clear.
I would recommend this place.

By victor on Fri, 12/17/2010 - 10:05am

In my experience, I've found that giving my elderly mother her own medical alert device at least gave me peace of mind in the moments that I was not able to be there for her. That way, she could get emergency help if she needed, just by pushing a button and nothing else. Anyways, I find every little bit helps. Best of luck to everyone in their search.

By commun... on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 1:11am

Yes, there are many other places to get medical supplies like Medical Alert I.D.'s, probably for much cheaper than what you are paying! I have paid so much for them as well, and it got to be out of hand.

By annafi... on Tue, 09/21/2010 - 3:16pm

there are lots of different styles and colors on www.medicalert.org , and there are even ways to get discouts based on living conditions i.e. income. i got mine from there for only around $15 and its very personalized.

By karndt12 on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:38am

There are tons of really cool medical alert ID bracelets, etc. on Etsy.com (a handmade arts and crafts sales site). My best friend made me a set of bracelets that had a medical alert locket that clips on and off so that I can change my bracelets to match my outfits. She even made one to match my pearl wedding ring. The locket is waterproof and big enough to keep a piece of paper with my info. on it. I think she got the locket on Etsy as well.

http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=medical+...

By ajsmama on Sun, 07/25/2010 - 3:56pm

I got mine at medids.com. I don't recall the price as a family member purchased it for me but when asked they told me it was fairly reasonable. hope this helps.

By pinbuster on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 9:07pm

There's a pretty good selection and some more info at medial alert bracelets. Hope that helps

By valerief on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 5:59pm

Hi,

I found the coolest ones at www.keepsmesafe.com you can choose what to engrave. If you don't want to spend much money, you can just buy the tag (engraved) and then do some DIY and attach it to a bracelet you like at home.

By Sandra... on Sat, 06/12/2010 - 3:34pm

I also just found this website http://www.ermedicalid.com/
and they create customized silicone bracelets for about $5 USD with a free online medical registry- wish I found them before ordering from that other site!

**UPDATE: found a coupon code for this site. enter "Haystack" at the checkout and you get your second bracelet for half price (i don't know how old the code is, so might be expired)

By surfin... on Sat, 04/24/2010 - 3:30pm

I ordered a rubber medical ID bracelet from http://xtremesportsID.com for only $10

It has a phone number and a personal identification number on it, and paramedics call that number in case of medical emergencies to hear my medical history. The service costs only $5 per year.

I love it because it's so inexpensive, and the bracelet is just like those rubber/silicone wristbands for cancer awareness- so it's super comfortable and never gets in my way. Waterproof and durable too!!!

By surfin... on Sat, 04/24/2010 - 3:03pm

I had a chance to shop at www.idtagsonline.com . They have naw relatively inexpensive neclaces $14.99 with shipping and engraving including in price. Would be this something acceptable? These are basic tags with ball chain. Also, they, packaged it with a free Medical emergency vallet card. Never hurt to have one.
Take a look untill they have sale.

By victor on Sat, 03/27/2010 - 12:54pm

Posted this in chat earlier today; although less "formal" in style, I've been very happy with my Road ID. Bracelet, anklet or shoe-mounted options, engraved info on a steel tag that can be switched from band to band if you want more than one color. reasonably priced and great customer service. They also have a registration option, or you can just have contact numbers engraved on the tag. www.roadid.com

By jjlthree on Sun, 03/21/2010 - 4:27pm

I just bought mine from sticky.com ! You make your own from a variety of different stones, even silver. Costs are very reasonable- my pearl bracelet was $57.00 and my beach(colors of the ocean) was $60.00! They engrave both sides for you- I had my allergies put on the back and my name on front. Beautiful! I plan to get a few more!! Allyson

By Allyson L on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 4:23pm

I just ordered a bracelet from a small, family-owned company. Their prices were VERY reasonable (around $30), and I was super satisfied with their excellent customer service. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a medical bracelet, including custom engraving or fancier band options if you're looking for something beyond the simple (although they have simple too).

Check it out at www.oneida-medical-jewelry.com

Seriously, I could not be happier.

By drowsy... on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 11:51am

I got mine at www.laurenshope.com they've got ton of different types of bracelets. I wanted something that was nice. They have some that are pearls I think mine was $65 but I like the fact that it looks good with anything. And if you sign up for their emails they send you some for like free shipping.

~Demetria~

By mrsray... on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 9:30am

Have you had a chance to check out http://www.addalinkofcharm.com to see how wonderful their medical alert charms and bracelets are?

Take a look, they also offer a free medical alert bracelet every month!

By tadwestie on Mon, 06/23/2008 - 11:30pm

I looked at addalinkofcharm and some of the other IDs on this topic. The problem with many of them is that they say "seizure disorder" or "epilepsy" on the outside. I'm trying to be franker about my condition, but that does not mean that I want anyone who glances at my wrist to know that I might have a seizure. I want that information accessible to emergency personnel, but keep it confidential otherwise.

Before I read this topic I had two ambulance rides during which the EMTs "suggested" that I should have a medic alert bracelet. :)

I bought a steel bracelet at the drugstore for $5.98. It says "epilepsy" in small letters on the inside, which didn't seem all that useful. By the time the EMTs arrive to read the engraving, everyone in the area will already know that I have a seizure disorder, right?

After I read all the postings here I concluded that the EMTs probably meant that I should have a Medic Alert brand tag from the Medic Alert foundation at https://www.medicalert.org/. Apparently, you pay for the tag, plus a $10 setup fee, plus $30 a year. They keep your medical information on file; first responders can call them if you need medical help.

I would have been happy to pay that amount, but I checked with an EMT and firefighter. He said that all I needed to do was wear the bracelet with the caduceus. That would alert emergency personnel to check my wallet. In my wallet I put an index card folded over and trimmed to business card size. On the outside it says "Medical Information." On the inside it says my name, the name of my emergency contact and my current medications.

I hope this information will be helpful to people on tight budgets. Obviously it won't work for people who don't carry wallets.

Best wishes from New Jersey.

By NewJersey on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 10:40am

If you would like to create your own Medical ID you can now select your tag and your bracelet.

By victor on Sun, 06/22/2008 - 11:28am

I used Midwest Medical Jewelry and have purchased several items from them and love everyone of them. Plus, it was more affordable then other places I have tried.

Here's their link

http://www.midwestmedicaljewelry.com

By allisonk on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 6:26am

We got a medical alert system from Lifestation.com and it didn't cost us anywhere near that $500 dollars you mentioned. They do keep all the records on file and if we press that help button an operator will come on the line to summon help. I suggest you check them out. There are many other alert companies out there, so take your time to compare and contrast.

By Hillary85 on Tue, 09/23/2008 - 6:55am

Try out http://www.AddALinkOfCharm.com they have a really nice selection of Medical Alert Italian Charms, and Bracelets. Also they are giving away a free medical alert bracelet one a month for the entire year.

By tadwestie on Fri, 02/22/2008 - 2:29am

I happened to stumble on this forum, and wanted to let you know that my company manufacturers medical jewelry and we are in the process of adding pre-engraved epilepsy jewelry. I hope this helps. You can google our company name. It is Sticky Jewelry. Lori, CEO

By lorilynn on Wed, 02/20/2008 - 1:35pm

I purchased mine on EBay, most of them will also engrave it for you. It
was a great price. I then went to the bead store and made a new
bracelet for it so it isn't quite so ugly. I don't mind wearing it now.

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By Avea on Sat, 05/30/2009 - 2:54pm

There is stainless steel classic medical ID bracelet on sale for $10.99 at www.idtagsonline.com untill end of February. It has a tag with embossed medical emblem and tarditional chain.

This includes shipping and 5 lines of engraving and custom length of chain!

So, not a bad deal.

By victor on Tue, 02/19/2008 - 7:12pm

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