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Community Guide
This page provides general condition guidance. It is not connected to a specific person and contains no personal emergency information.
This page provides general condition guidance. It is not connected to a specific person and contains no personal emergency information.
General Condition Guidance
Dementia Emergency Guide
This person may appear confused, lost, frightened, or unable to explain what is happening. Stay calm, look for emergency identification, and call 911 if immediate safety or health is at risk.
Emergency Guidance
Immediate Steps
- Approach calmly. Identify yourself as a helper.
- Speak slowly and clearly. Use short, simple sentences.
- Check for medical alert bracelet, wallet card, or phone Medical ID.
- Redirect gently if confused or agitated. Do not argue.
- Validate feelings, then guide to safety or a quiet space.
Call 911 Immediately If:
- They are injured or have fallen
- They are lost or wandering and you cannot safely help
- They show signs of stroke (facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty)
- Sudden or unusually severe confusion — may indicate another medical emergency
- Sudden change accompanied by weakness, speech difficulty, injury, fever, breathing problems, or reduced responsiveness
- They are in an unsafe environment (traffic, extreme weather, water)
Do Not:
- Do not argue or try to reason extensively
- Do not use complex sentences or rapid speech
- Do not physically restrain unless absolutely necessary for safety
- Do not assume they understand who you are
- Do not leave them alone in an unsafe situation
After the Immediate Situation
- If fully alert and swallowing safely, offer a quiet place to rest. Do not give food or drink when alertness or swallowing is uncertain.
- The person may be tired and disoriented
- Contact emergency numbers if found on ID
- Stay with the person until help arrives or they are safe
Find Emergency ID
Look for personal emergency information only on an ID, card, phone, or other item associated with the person.
Understanding CareID Guide Levels
Condition-Ready Guide
Included with a CareID product. Indicates the selected condition applies to the person. Not personalized unless the owner adds information.
Personalized Emergency Profile
The CareID Connect experience with individual contacts, medications, allergies, communication needs, and emergency instructions.
CareID Access Options
A guide is most useful when someone can find it at the moment help is needed. CareID Beacon, CareID Card, and CareID Wallet make emergency guidance visible and accessible from the person, their wallet, or their phone.
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Get a Personalized CareIDDraft content version: 2026-08 · Medical review pending