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I was looking around the site yesterday and saw that there is a free way to print out a wallet medical alert card which I think is very nice. How important is it to actually WEAR a medical alert ID when you are a Kennedy's patient? I have mentioned this to Bob in the past before as I myself wear a bracelet, but he doesn't seem to think it is important.
If anyone thinks it is important, I was thinking about getting him something for his upcoming b-day. I get mine online from a great place (after many hours of research) that will replace the center piece free of charge when it becomes worn! They also give you credit toward a higher priced item say if you start out with steel and go to sterling and then to gold plate and then decide you would like gold! (You do need to mail the old parts back to them to get the credits. I'll post the site when I find it.
Terry Waite
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Location: California, USA
Registered: 22 September 2005
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I am concerned for Terry when he is alone here at our house and I'm at work or traveling on business.

He can still walk, but easily loses his balance and falls.

I feel a medical alert would be good for when he is alone and its going to be hours before I will be home.

Susanne Waite
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Registered: 29 August 2008
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I know it would make me feel better if my husband would wear something at least when we are not at home - especially because he has other health issues as well as KD.

We do have the medical information in a "File of Life" magnet pocket that I got from the local hospital. It was sponsored by the hospital, local fire fighters and other businesses in the area. The magnetic vinyl pocket is designed to hold a card with your pertinent medical information and then you place it on the refrigerator in the kitchen, which is where Emergency Medical Personnel will look for them if they have to come to your house. I have added a KDA brochure to my husband's file.

I also remember a "Vial of Life" that was being promoted quite a number of years ago. It was similar to a prescription pill bottle with a document rolled up inside with similar information.
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