This month we see World Alzheimer’s day on the 21st September. When better to give you some tips and advice to support and protect loved ones who are affected by this disease and dementia.
You can fill in a Herbert protocol form in advance. It contains information to help the police if they go missing. If you follow the link provided the page gives more information about the process. In short, a loved one or carer can fill out the form with the person it is in reference to. The form can then be stored in an easy to find location in the event that it is needed. People with dementia at risk of going missing (Herbert Protocol) | North Yorkshire Police
The Alzheimer’s society provide lots of useful information on helping to prevent people with the disease from going missing and resources to keep them safe if that were to happen. Such things like;
Home and personal technology
You could consider using:door sensors that:
- alert friends or family if an external door has opened, or
- play a recorded message telling the person to call someone instead of leaving home
a boundary alarm that alerts friends or family if the person leaves a certain areaa tracking device in a watch, key ring or pendant which lets friends, family or police see a person’s locationa wearable alarm the person can use if they realise they are lost.
If they have a mobile phone you can:add emergency information to their phone which someone who finds them can access from the lock screenset up tracking to allow family, friends and police to see their location
These technologies should be used to help someone stay safe whilst respecting their privacy.
Alzheimer’s society also provide contact cards.
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Hambleton Neighbourhood Policing Team