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Did you know... 58% of all Emergency Calls are for Senior Citizens

Are they prepared for this? There's panic, confusion, fear and a terrible sense of urgency and helplessness.

With the "File of Life" there is solid information on conditions and medications; it's written down and ready to be utilized immediately by the EMT's. The FILE OF LIFE card enables medics to obtain a quick medical history when a patient is unable to offer one.

"The card eliminates the risk of a patient, in a frightened state, forgetting to mention something important, " said M. G. Ishler, Director of the Sought Hadley, Mass, Council on Aging.

The card, which is kept in a red plastic pocket labeled FILE OF LIFE, lists the patient name, emergency medical contact, insurance policy,
social security number, health problems, medications, dosages, allergies, recent surgery, religion and a health care proxy.

The entire pocket is held with a magnet to the outside of the refrigerator.

The purpose of the “File of Life” is to have a standardized medical record in your home easily accessible for Paramedics and Police Officers. Bedford Park and Aging Well are proud to be able to offer – free of charge- the “File of Life” to all of Bedford Park’s senior residents who wish to participate in the program.

If you have any questions regarding the “File of Life” program or would like to participate, please contact:

Jan Thurston at the Bedford Park District: 708-458-3632
OR
Elder Services: Officer Chrystal Steffen at the
Bedford Park Police Department 708-458-3388 ext.5410

 

 

 

 

Sergeant
Mark Goyer

Officer
Chrystal Steffan

Phone: 708.458.3388
police@bedfordparkpd.com

               
  6701 S. Archer Ave. Bedford Park, Illinois 60501          
  Non-Emergency- 708.458.3388          
  Email- Police@BedfordParkPD.com          
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