At MedicAlert, we like to think of ourselves as part of the network of caregivers for every one of our members. We know that being a caregiver for someone with a chronic medical condition or severe allergy isn’t easy. Having responsibility for someone else’s well-being comes with many concerns and a lot of information to manage.
In order to help care for our members and to facilitate MedicAlert's core mission, we’ve organized a breadth of caregiver resources for you below. We hope these resources will help make your very important job as a caregiver a little bit easier.Caregiver Resources
At MedicAlert we understand that caregivers navigate, on a daily basis, many challenges. That’s why we complied our caregiver resources to help alleviate the day-to-day stress of being a caregiver.
A Caregiver’s Perspective: How to Care for Elderly Parents
While growing old is a normal part of life, most of us are never fully prepared to care for an elderly or aging parent.
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
When you’re a caregiver for a loved one with a chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s hard to know what any given day will be like.
Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention
With the staggering number of individuals that fall each year, implementing a fall prevention plan is necessary. Here are some cost-effective and simple measures you can take to help reduce falls for the person in your care.
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Being a primary caregiver includes a spectrum of roles and responsibilities and is not limited to caregivers who live with those they care for. Caregiver burnout occurs when you take on more than you can provide, stretching your energy, emotions, and resources to the breaking point.
How to Become a Paid Caregiver for an Elderly Parent
We compiled a detailed list of resources to help you determine whether you could receive monetary compensation for your role as a family caregiver.
How to Convince an Elderly Parent to Wear a Medical ID
It can be challenging to convince an elderly parent to wear a medical ID bracelet, necklace, or accessory. We compiled some best practices to help.
Alternative IDs for Elderly People Who Don’t Want to Wear a Medical Bracelet
MedicAlert offers a wide selection of alternative IDs for elderly people who don’t want to wear a bracelet. Members benefit from our 24/7 protection plan.
Wandering & Dementia: What You Should Know
Six in 10 people with dementia wander, risking serious harm. Recognizing the signs and taking preventative steps can help keep your loved one safe. Learn more about protecting them today.
The Difference Between a Medical ID and a Medical Alert System – and How They Complement Each Other
A medical ID and medical alert system are wearable devices with distinct differences. Both can help your loved one and are often paired together.
Tips for Medication Management
Taking medication isn’t as simple as it seems. Even a single prescription can be challenging to take reliably, and adding more than one just increases the complexity and risk of errors or side effects.
End-of-Life Planning, and the Types of Documents MedicAlert Stores to Support It
MedicAlert securely stores end-of-life planning documents. Members can store their living will, healthcare power of attorney, DNR directive, and organ choices.
Mobile Emergency Contacts and MedicAlert Can Work Together to Keep you Safe in an Emergency
Learn how mobile emergency contacts and MedicAlert work together to keep you safe during an emergency.
Is a MedicAlert Medical ID Eligible for FSA/HSA?
Discover how MedicAlert medical IDs qualify as eligible expenses under FSA and HSA accounts, allowing you to use pre-tax funds for essential health protection.
Medical IDs for the Elderly
Explore the benefits of MedicAlert IDs for seniors, designed to provide safety, peace of mind, and essential medical information in emergencies.
Making the Transition from Hospital or Rehabilitative Care to Home Care
Discover how MedicAlert can support a safe and independent transition from hospital to home care those during this critical time.
Organizational Resources to Support Caregivers
- AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) is well known as an organization that advocates for the interests of seniors. Their website includes a breadth of resources for caregivers of seniors, including family members, care at home, and care for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
- Alzheimer’s Association The primary goal of the Alzheimer’s Association is to end Alzheimer's and all other types of dementia by advancing global research, facilitating risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support for everyone affected, including caregivers. Together, Alzheimer's Association and MedicAlert created a program to help ensure the safety of people with the disease who are prone to wandering from safety. That program is now known as MedicAlert's Safe & Found® service.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): While the entire CDC website contains a large amount of data on numerous health-related subjects, this link directs you to a home fall-prevention checklist for seniors.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: This federal agency’s website includes a list of resources for caregivers of aging, ailing, or disabled individuals. The resources include others on this list as well as links to additional government agency websites with caregiving information.
- Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) is a leading nonprofit supporting families caring for loved ones with chronic or disabling conditions. Through education, emotional support, and access to resources, FCA empowers caregivers to navigate challenges and connect with a supportive community.
Caregiver Resources
As a parent of a child with medical or special needs - life can throw you a curve ball at any time. Managing doctor visits, school forms, medications, activities - the constant balancing act can be daunting. These resources can help you navigate the daily grind!
Helping a Child Live with a Chronic Medical Condition
Caring for a child with a chronic medical condition comes with unique challenges. Learn how to navigate daily life, advocate for your child’s needs, and find support to help them thrive.
Supportive Resources for a Child with Developmental Disabilities
Discover resources and strategies to help your child thrive while fostering their independence and well-being.
Safe and Secure: Parenting and Autism
For parents raising a child with a cognitive delay or autism, keeping a child safe brings on a completely different set of concerns.
What is “Safe & Found,” and Why Does It Matter for Children with Autism?
MedicAlert’s “Safe & Found” program offers wandering protection for autistic children, such as notifying emergency contacts and alerting local authorities.
How to Convince a Child to Wear a Medical ID
It can be challenging to convince a child to wear a medical ID bracelet, necklace, or accessory. We compiled some best practices to aid the conversation.
Alternative IDs for Children Who Don’t Want to Wear a Medical Bracelet
MedicAlert offers a wide selection of alternative medical ID for children who don’t want to wear a bracelet. All members benefit from our 24/7 protection plan.
How to Become a Paid Caregiver for a Child with Medical or Special Needs
We compiled a detailed list of resources to help you determine whether you could receive monetary compensation for providing your child specialized care.
Back-to-School Action Plan: Living with Allergies
Preparing for a new school year with allergies? Discover actionable tips to create a back-to-school plan that ensures your child stays safe, confident, and ready to learn.
Organizational Resources to Support Caregivers
- AAFA: The leading leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, AAFA is dedicated to supporting people with asthma and allergies through advocacy, education and research. MedicAlert is proud to support their mission to improve the lives and safety of people with these conditions.
- FAACT: MedicAlert’s partnership with FAACT helps increase awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis, provides education and resources to children and their families, and ensures that they can live more confidently with food allergies.
- KFA: Through MedicAlert partnership with Kids with Food Allergies, we’re helping to raise awareness of food allergies and to provide educational resources for kids and their families.
- Epilepsy Foundation: MedicAlert works with Epilepsy Foundation to raise awareness for epilepsy and seizure disorders, to help provide seizure first aid, and to provide those living with epilepsy the protection of MedicAlert services.
Caregiver Resources
At MedicAlert we understand that caregivers navigate, on a daily basis, many challenges. That’s why we complied our caregiver resources to help alleviate the day-to-day stress of being a caregiver.
A Caregiver’s Perspective: How to Care for Elderly Parents
While growing old is a normal part of life, most of us are never fully prepared to care for an elderly or aging parent.
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
When you’re a caregiver for a loved one with a chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s hard to know what any given day will be like.
Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention
With the staggering number of individuals that fall each year, implementing a fall prevention plan is necessary. Here are some cost-effective and simple measures you can take to help reduce falls for the person in your care.
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Being a primary caregiver includes a spectrum of roles and responsibilities and is not limited to caregivers who live with those they care for. Caregiver burnout occurs when you take on more than you can provide, stretching your energy, emotions, and resources to the breaking point.
How to Become a Paid Caregiver for an Elderly Parent
We compiled a detailed list of resources to help you determine whether you could receive monetary compensation for your role as a family caregiver.
How to Convince an Elderly Parent to Wear a Medical ID
It can be challenging to convince an elderly parent to wear a medical ID bracelet, necklace, or accessory. We compiled some best practices to help.
Alternative IDs for Elderly People Who Don’t Want to Wear a Medical Bracelet
MedicAlert offers a wide selection of alternative IDs for elderly people who don’t want to wear a bracelet. Members benefit from our 24/7 protection plan.
Wandering & Dementia: What You Should Know
Six in 10 people with dementia wander, risking serious harm. Recognizing the signs and taking preventative steps can help keep your loved one safe. Learn more about protecting them today.
The Difference Between a Medical ID and a Medical Alert System – and How They Complement Each Other
A medical ID and medical alert system are wearable devices with distinct differences. Both can help your loved one and are often paired together.
Tips for Medication Management
Taking medication isn’t as simple as it seems. Even a single prescription can be challenging to take reliably, and adding more than one just increases the complexity and risk of errors or side effects.
End-of-Life Planning, and the Types of Documents MedicAlert Stores to Support It
MedicAlert securely stores end-of-life planning documents. Members can store their living will, healthcare power of attorney, DNR directive, and organ choices.
Mobile Emergency Contacts and MedicAlert Can Work Together to Keep you Safe in an Emergency
Learn how mobile emergency contacts and MedicAlert work together to keep you safe during an emergency.
Is a MedicAlert Medical ID Eligible for FSA/HSA?
Discover how MedicAlert medical IDs qualify as eligible expenses under FSA and HSA accounts, allowing you to use pre-tax funds for essential health protection.
Medical IDs for the Elderly
Explore the benefits of MedicAlert IDs for seniors, designed to provide safety, peace of mind, and essential medical information in emergencies.
Making the Transition from Hospital or Rehabilitative Care to Home Care
Discover how MedicAlert can support a safe and independent transition from hospital to home care those during this critical time.
Organizational Resources to Support Caregivers
- AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) is well known as an organization that advocates for the interests of seniors. Their website includes a breadth of resources for caregivers of seniors, including family members, care at home, and care for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
- Alzheimer’s Association The primary goal of the Alzheimer’s Association is to end Alzheimer’s and all other types of dementia by advancing global research, facilitating risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support for everyone affected, including caregivers. Together, Alzheimer’s Association and MedicAlert created a program to help ensure the safety of people with the disease who are prone to wandering from safety. That program is now known as MedicAlert’s Safe & Found® service.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): While the entire CDC website contains a large amount of data on numerous health-related subjects, this link directs you to a home fall-prevention checklist for seniors.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: This federal agency’s website includes a list of resources for caregivers of aging, ailing, or disabled individuals. The resources include others on this list as well as links to additional government agency websites with caregiving information.
- Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) is a leading nonprofit supporting families caring for loved ones with chronic or disabling conditions. Through education, emotional support, and access to resources, FCA empowers caregivers to navigate challenges and connect with a supportive community.
Caregiver Resources
As a parent of a child with medical or special needs – life can throw you a curve ball at any time. Managing doctor visits, school forms, medications, activities – the constant balancing act can be daunting. These resources can help you navigate the daily grind!
Helping a Child Live with a Chronic Medical Condition
Caring for a child with a chronic medical condition comes with unique challenges. Learn how to navigate daily life, advocate for your child’s needs, and find support to help them thrive.
Supportive Resources for a Child with Developmental Disabilities
Discover resources and strategies to help your child thrive while fostering their independence and well-being.
Safe and Secure: Parenting and Autism
For parents raising a child with a cognitive delay or autism, keeping a child safe brings on a completely different set of concerns.
What is “Safe & Found,” and Why Does It Matter for Children with Autism?
MedicAlert’s “Safe & Found” program offers wandering protection for autistic children, such as notifying emergency contacts and alerting local authorities.
How to Convince a Child to Wear a Medical ID
It can be challenging to convince a child to wear a medical ID bracelet, necklace, or accessory. We compiled some best practices to aid the conversation.
Alternative IDs for Children Who Don’t Want to Wear a Medical Bracelet
MedicAlert offers a wide selection of alternative medical ID for children who don’t want to wear a bracelet. All members benefit from our 24/7 protection plan.
How to Become a Paid Caregiver for a Child with Medical or Special Needs
We compiled a detailed list of resources to help you determine whether you could receive monetary compensation for providing your child specialized care.
Back-to-School Action Plan: Living with Allergies
Preparing for a new school year with allergies? Discover actionable tips to create a back-to-school plan that ensures your child stays safe, confident, and ready to learn.
Organizational Resources to Support Caregivers
- AAFA: The leading leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, AAFA is dedicated to supporting people with asthma and allergies through advocacy, education and research. MedicAlert is proud to support their mission to improve the lives and safety of people with these conditions.
- FAACT: MedicAlert’s partnership with FAACT helps increase awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis, provides education and resources to children and their families, and ensures that they can live more confidently with food allergies.
- KFA: Through MedicAlert partnership with Kids with Food Allergies, we’re helping to raise awareness of food allergies and to provide educational resources for kids and their families.
- Epilepsy Foundation: MedicAlert works with Epilepsy Foundation to raise awareness for epilepsy and seizure disorders, to help provide seizure first aid, and to provide those living with epilepsy the protection of MedicAlert services.
Caregiver Resources
At MedicAlert we understand that caregivers navigate, on a daily basis, many challenges. That’s why we complied our caregiver resources to help alleviate the day-to-day stress of being a caregiver.
A Caregiver’s Perspective: How to Care for Elderly Parents
While growing old is a normal part of life, most of us are never fully prepared to care for an elderly or aging parent.
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
When you’re a caregiver for a loved one with a chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s hard to know what any given day will be like.
Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention
With the staggering number of individuals that fall each year, implementing a fall prevention plan is necessary. Here are some cost-effective and simple measures you can take to help reduce falls for the person in your care.
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Being a primary caregiver includes a spectrum of roles and responsibilities and is not limited to caregivers who live with those they care for. Caregiver burnout occurs when you take on more than you can provide, stretching your energy, emotions, and resources to the breaking point.
How to Become a Paid Caregiver for an Elderly Parent
We compiled a detailed list of resources to help you determine whether you could receive monetary compensation for your role as a family caregiver.
How to Convince an Elderly Parent to Wear a Medical ID
It can be challenging to convince an elderly parent to wear a medical ID bracelet, necklace, or accessory. We compiled some best practices to help.
Alternative IDs for Elderly People Who Don’t Want to Wear a Medical Bracelet
MedicAlert offers a wide selection of alternative IDs for elderly people who don’t want to wear a bracelet. Members benefit from our 24/7 protection plan.
Wandering & Dementia: What You Should Know
Six in 10 people with dementia wander, risking serious harm. Recognizing the signs and taking preventative steps can help keep your loved one safe. Learn more about protecting them today.
The Difference Between a Medical ID and a Medical Alert System – and How They Complement Each Other
A medical ID and medical alert system are wearable devices with distinct differences. Both can help your loved one and are often paired together.
Tips for Medication Management
Taking medication isn’t as simple as it seems. Even a single prescription can be challenging to take reliably, and adding more than one just increases the complexity and risk of errors or side effects.
End-of-Life Planning, and the Types of Documents MedicAlert Stores to Support It
MedicAlert securely stores end-of-life planning documents. Members can store their living will, healthcare power of attorney, DNR directive, and organ choices.
Mobile Emergency Contacts and MedicAlert Can Work Together to Keep you Safe in an Emergency
Learn how mobile emergency contacts and MedicAlert work together to keep you safe during an emergency.
Is a MedicAlert Medical ID Eligible for FSA/HSA?
Discover how MedicAlert medical IDs qualify as eligible expenses under FSA and HSA accounts, allowing you to use pre-tax funds for essential health protection.
Medical IDs for the Elderly
Explore the benefits of MedicAlert IDs for seniors, designed to provide safety, peace of mind, and essential medical information in emergencies.
Making the Transition from Hospital or Rehabilitative Care to Home Care
Discover how MedicAlert can support a safe and independent transition from hospital to home care those during this critical time.
Organizational Resources to Support Caregivers
- AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) is well known as an organization that advocates for the interests of seniors. Their website includes a breadth of resources for caregivers of seniors, including family members, care at home, and care for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
- Alzheimer’s Association The primary goal of the Alzheimer’s Association is to end Alzheimer’s and all other types of dementia by advancing global research, facilitating risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support for everyone affected, including caregivers. Together, Alzheimer’s Association and MedicAlert created a program to help ensure the safety of people with the disease who are prone to wandering from safety. That program is now known as MedicAlert’s Safe & Found® service.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): While the entire CDC website contains a large amount of data on numerous health-related subjects, this link directs you to a home fall-prevention checklist for seniors.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: This federal agency’s website includes a list of resources for caregivers of aging, ailing, or disabled individuals. The resources include others on this list as well as links to additional government agency websites with caregiving information.
- Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) is a leading nonprofit supporting families caring for loved ones with chronic or disabling conditions. Through education, emotional support, and access to resources, FCA empowers caregivers to navigate challenges and connect with a supportive community.
Caregiver Resources
As a parent of a child with medical or special needs – life can throw you a curve ball at any time. Managing doctor visits, school forms, medications, activities – the constant balancing act can be daunting. These resources can help you navigate the daily grind!
Helping a Child Live with a Chronic Medical Condition
Caring for a child with a chronic medical condition comes with unique challenges. Learn how to navigate daily life, advocate for your child’s needs, and find support to help them thrive.
Supportive Resources for a Child with Developmental Disabilities
Discover resources and strategies to help your child thrive while fostering their independence and well-being.
Safe and Secure: Parenting and Autism
For parents raising a child with a cognitive delay or autism, keeping a child safe brings on a completely different set of concerns.
What is “Safe & Found,” and Why Does It Matter for Children with Autism?
MedicAlert’s “Safe & Found” program offers wandering protection for autistic children, such as notifying emergency contacts and alerting local authorities.
How to Convince a Child to Wear a Medical ID
It can be challenging to convince a child to wear a medical ID bracelet, necklace, or accessory. We compiled some best practices to aid the conversation.
Alternative IDs for Children Who Don’t Want to Wear a Medical Bracelet
MedicAlert offers a wide selection of alternative medical ID for children who don’t want to wear a bracelet. All members benefit from our 24/7 protection plan.
How to Become a Paid Caregiver for a Child with Medical or Special Needs
We compiled a detailed list of resources to help you determine whether you could receive monetary compensation for providing your child specialized care.
Back-to-School Action Plan: Living with Allergies
Preparing for a new school year with allergies? Discover actionable tips to create a back-to-school plan that ensures your child stays safe, confident, and ready to learn.
Organizational Resources to Support Caregivers
- AAFA: The leading leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, AAFA is dedicated to supporting people with asthma and allergies through advocacy, education and research. MedicAlert is proud to support their mission to improve the lives and safety of people with these conditions.
- FAACT: MedicAlert’s partnership with FAACT helps increase awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis, provides education and resources to children and their families, and ensures that they can live more confidently with food allergies.
- KFA: Through MedicAlert partnership with Kids with Food Allergies, we’re helping to raise awareness of food allergies and to provide educational resources for kids and their families.
- Epilepsy Foundation: MedicAlert works with Epilepsy Foundation to raise awareness for epilepsy and seizure disorders, to help provide seizure first aid, and to provide those living with epilepsy the protection of MedicAlert services.
