What should I engrave for Alzheimer's or dementia?

For someone living with Alzheimer's or dementia, a medical ID helps first responders and strangers understand the situation quickly and get them home safely.

What to include

1. Name. First and last name.
2. The condition. For example, ALZHEIMER'S, DEMENTIA, or MEMORY LOSS. This tells others the person may be confused or unable to answer questions.
3. Emergency contact. ICE (In Case of Emergency) with a caregiver's phone number. Add a second number if you have room.
4. Other key conditions and medications. For example, DIABETIC or ON BLOOD THINNERS.
5. Allergies. Start with ALGY: (for example, ALGY: PENICILLIN).

Sample layout

Our Alzheimer's / Dementia bracelet fits 4 lines on the front (18 characters each) and 4 lines on the back (20 characters each).

Front

MARY SMITH
DEMENTIA
ICE 555-123-4567
SEE OTHER SIDE

Back

MAY WANDER
DIABETIC ON INSULIN
ALGY: PENICILLIN
ICE2 555-987-6543

Put the most important details (name, condition, and a phone number) on the front, since that's what people see first.

Tips

• Pair it with our sister hook clasp, which takes two hands to open, so the bracelet stays on.
• Check the spelling and phone numbers twice. We engrave exactly what you enter.
• Need room for more, like a full medication list? A wallet card or a Smart QR medical profile can hold the details, with "SEE WALLET CARD" engraved on the ID.
• Not sure what matters most? Ask your loved one's doctor.

See also: What should I engrave on my medical ID?