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- #1 - What is Alzheimer's Disease and Possible Signs
- #2 - Alzheimer's Disease - Communication
- #3 - Alzheimer's Disease - Bathing
- #4 - Alzheimer's Disease - Activities
- #5 - Alzheimer's Disease - Sleep Problems
- #6 - Alzheimer's Disease - Dressing
- #7 - Alzheimer's Disease - Eating
- #8 - Alzheimer's Disease - Incontinence
- #9 - Alzheimer's Caregiver Checklist
- #10 - What Can Friends and Family Do? A Caregiver Responds
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81.1% of our income is spent on programs and services to support Arkansas families |
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OUR VISION is a world in which all persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease have the services that they need. |
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OUR MISSION is to provide the information and support needed so that all Arkansans affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are able to live with dignity and comfort until a cure is found. |
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201 Markham Center Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205-1409
Phone: 501-224-0021 or
800-689-6090
Fax: 501-227-6303
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After Hours Caregiver LineFile of Life Program
The File Of Life (FOL), a medical information packet, is kept on the outside of a refrigerator. It is designed to provide emergency personnel with the necessary medical data to begin immediate treatment.
"When the paramedics reached my mother, they noticed the red decal on the front window and were able to get the file off her refrigerator and know who to call and what medications she was on…"
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The FOL, along with instruction sheet and door decal, are for individuals diagnosed with life threatening medical conditions or cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease or multi-infarct dementia, aged 60 and older.
Benefits to police officers
Faster help for citizens in emergencies
Maximum use of officer’s time
Benefits to emergency rescue teams
Instantly know medical history of patient
Corrective treatment can begin at once
Benefits to hospital emergency staff
On arrival, data is immediately available to medical staff
No wasted time getting information from a confused patient
Benefits to each individual
Peace of mind knowing they will have prompt and quality care
Easy access to potentially life-saving information
Assurance that proper persons will be notified quickly
Renewed sense of community spirit
New public awareness presentation for Emergency Personnel
How to recognize and respond to people with:
Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia
Wandering
Abuse and Neglect
Shoplifting
False reporting
Indecent exposure
Victimization
Elder suicide
Homicide
Communication
For more information on the FOL contact:
Barbara Jensen
501-224-0021 or 800-689-6090
barbara.jensen@alzark.org
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Last Date Modified
02/27/2013