The Ambulatory
Geriatric Evaluation Service (A.G.E.S.) at Synergy Medical has reintroduced
the Vial of Life in Saginaw County. This project provides
a level of security and support for elderly people who reside in
their homes. The purpose of the Vial of Life system is to provide
health related information, which is placed in a designated spot
in their home. Paramedics, police officers, firemen, caregivers,
family members, and other representatives or organizations that visit
older people's homes in times of emergency recognize this designated
spot.
Seniors are instructed to complete the form regarding their medical history and
place the form in their refrigerator. The form will be placed inside a small
plastic bag and taped to the inside right front wall of the refrigerator. There
is a red Vial of Life sticker that seniors are instructed to place on the refrigerator
door at the top, right corner. This sticker is put there to alert emergency personnel
that the Vial of Life is inside the refrigerator.
The form targets
specific areas such as major surgeries, allergies, medications, specific
health problems, emergency contacts, family physician and hospital
preferred. The complete Vial of Life can provide life-saving information,
and with it being in an easily accessible and recognizable place
inside the home, emergency medical care can greatly be expedited.
To
get your free Vial of Life kit
call (989) 583-6849
