Press Don't Panic: Speaks When You Can't

Posted by Elegant Medical Alert on 5/14/2013 to Elegant Medical Alert News

In late 2005, Sam Docherty was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The tumor was removed and the neurosurgery was largely successful. However, Sam was left with partial paralysis and epilepsy. This inevitably led to a restructuring of lifestyle - public transport, daily medication and seizure anxiety. He spent the next four years designing and developing the Press Don't Panic audio button - a small, highly visible, clearly medical, audio device which communicates vital information in a medical emergency - at the press of a button. Learn more...

May is Lupus Awareness Month

Posted by Elegant Medical Alert on 5/3/2013 to Elegant Medical Alert News

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body including skin, joints, and organs inside the body. An estimated 5 million people throughout the world have a form of lupus. No one knows what causes lupus, but building awareness of lupus is essential to improve early diagnosis and treatment of this unpredictable and misunderstood disease. Learn more...

What Should I Engrave on My Medical ID Bracelet? 10 Simple Suggestions...

Posted by Elegant Medical Alert on 3/11/2013 to Elegant Medical Alert News

Deciding to wear a medical ID bracelet can be a life saving decision. Just as important is to decide what text to have engraved on your bracelet. There are no right or wrong answers when choosing what to engrave on a medical ID bracelet. If you follow some simple suggestions, you will get the most out of your important health purchase. Learn more...