Exciting news! The Alzheimer Society is partnering with the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation to improve the Safely Home program, incorporating the best features of both Safely Home and MedicAlert services.

People with dementia may lose the ability to recognize familiar places, to communicate or to remember their own name or address. They may leave home, become confused and get lost.

MedicAlert® Safely Home® is a nationwide program designed to help identify the person who is lost and assist in a safe return home.

Members receive an engraved identification (over 100 styles of IDs available including bracelets, necklaces, watches and more), which allows police and emergency responders to quickly identify the person who has wandered and bring the family back together.

This brochure gives more information about the MedicAlert® Safely Home® program and includes a registration form. Contact alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca or call 204-943-6622 for a printed version of the brochure.

Call 1-855-581-3794

• to sign up for MedicAlert Safely Home
• to update your existing record
• for more information

Note: If you are a police officer or working in a long term care home and you are interested in accessing our online training tools, please note that they are not currently available as their content is being updated.

Project Lifesaver Manitoba

In addition to the MedicAlert® Safely Home® program, caregivers of individuals with cognitive disorders who are at constant risk of the life threatening behavior of wandering can contact Project Lifesaver Manitoba.

For more information visit http://www.projectlifesavermanitoba.ca/.