New York’s Suffolk County Sherriff’s Department has launched a new Senior ID program as a way to assist elderly residents and medical responders should an emergency situation arise. Each senior ID card includes a photo of the cardholder, along with his or her name, address, blood type and medical history, plus the name and phone number of their physician and emergency contact. ID programs like this are a great help to emergency responders, especially in situations when the individual requiring assistance is unable to communicate.

Imagine an instance in which the individual is unconscious or unable to respond to EMT’s when they arrive. The medical responders can look to the card for details about the cardholder’s medical condition, plus contact information for their primary care physician. The cards also include critical details like whether or not the cardholder is diabetic or allergic to certain medications. This type of information helps emergency responders quickly determine the best course of action to take.
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