Age & Dignity to Distribute Newest Care Medical History Bracelets in 17 PA Counties
Daniel Casciato
PR Consultant for Age & Dignity, LLC
writer@danielcasciato.com
412.607.9808
IN 17 PA COUNTIES
A CARE Medical History Bracelet can store all of a patient or family’s medical history on a small flash-memory device that is worn comfortably on the wrist, Schaeffer said. It helps patients, caregivers and health-care providers gain access to critical health-care information in an emergency and enhances the safety of patients, such as people with Alzheimer’s disease or seniors with special needs.
“The CARE Medical History Bracelet is the missing link that closes information gaps between patients and caregivers on the one hand, and health-care providers on the other because it speaks for the person who wears it,” Schaeffer said. “It promotes patient empowerment and safety, and supports a consumer-driven health care system in which patients and caregivers take an active role in care management.”
“CARE Medical History Bracelets are also an innovative care-management tool for medical practices, hospitals, paramedics, continuing-care communities and other institutions,” she added. “With instant access to critical information, these providers and institutions can save lives and help reduce the risk of mistakes.”
Schaeffer said CARE Medical History Bracelets can help prevent harmful drug interactions; prevent duplication of tests and medical procedures; promote preventive health care; and provide patient education.
Unlike earlier versions, the CARE Medical History Bracelet 3.0 runs on Windows or Macintosh computers and doesn’t require downloading to a hard drive, Schaeffer noted. Its software can be customized and pre-loaded for institutional clients, she added, and the bracelets, which come in five sizes and seven colors, can also be branded for institutions for promotional purposes.
The bracelet, made of a safe, durable silcone, carries a USB flash memory device packaged in an easy-to-use and wear band, Schaeffer explained. It allows for easy access to and downloading of medical information via any computer with a USB port. Patients or health-care providers enter or update their information on their device, which can also hold the records of other family members. The device can be programmed for read-only access to ensure the security and privacy of the information. The software can be read in English, French and Spanish-languages, and is compatible with Jaws Software and Braille.
The CARE Medical History device is also available as a key chain and a credit card-sized card that can be carried in a wallet.
Schaeffer pointed out that the Affordable Care Act of 2010 requires physicians to keep electronic medical records for their patients. While many health-care providers have converted to electronic record keeping, their computer systems have not been able to communicate directly with other providers. The CARE Medical History bracelet bridges the “computer inoperability” gap by allowing the patient or caregiver to bring up-to-date, accurate records from provider to provider.
Age & Dignity LLC, is the first and only Pennsylvania distributor of the CARE Medical History Bracelet 3.0 and related devices.
Founded in 2010, Wexford, Pa.-based Age & Dignity LLC (www.ageanddignity.com) is dedicated to providing the help and guidance needed to determine the best long-term care solutions for seniors and their loved ones. It is the exclusive distributor for CARE Medical History products in 17 Southwest Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Crawford, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland. The device is manufactured by GC Publishers of San Antonio.
