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"It speaks for her." 💙 Rodney has been a caregiver for nearly 30 years. Today, he cares for a woman living with dementia...
09/03/2026

"It speaks for her." 💙
Rodney has been a caregiver for nearly 30 years. Today, he cares for a woman living with dementia who can no longer speak for herself.
Her MedicAlert bracelet, worn for three decades, still speaks for her when she can't.
This , we're resharing Rodney's story — part of our MedicAlert 65th Anniversary story series — about noticing, protecting, and never forgetting the person inside the illness.
Read Rodney's story: https://hubs.ly/Q04w3JmD0

An almond. A canoe. The middle of a lake, far from help. “As soon as I did, I knew that feeling, tingling lips, itchy ro...
09/01/2026

An almond. A canoe. The middle of a lake, far from help.

“As soon as I did, I knew that feeling, tingling lips, itchy roof of my mouth so I spit it out, I rinsed my mouth,” Ardith says.

That reaction revealed another allergy in a growing list that now includes Codeine, antibiotics, nuts and certain raw foods.

As a retired operating room nurse, Ardith knows the right information can change how someone is treated in an emergency. Her MedicAlert ID connects medical professionals to her current health record when she can’t provide it herself.

For more than 25 of MedicAlert’s 65 years, Ardith has kept her changing health information connected to one trusted source.

Read Ardith’s story → https://hubs.ly/Q04w2c6S0
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Une amande. Un canot. Au milieu d’un lac, loin de tout.

« À l’instant même, j’ai reconnu cette sensation, les picotements sur les lèvres et les démangeaisons au palais : j’ai tout de suite craché l’amande et rincé ma bouche », explique Ardith.

Cette réaction a révélé une allergie de plus sur une liste qui ne cesse de s’allonger et qui comprend la codéine, les antibiotiques, les noix et certains aliments crus.
En tant qu’infirmière en bloc opératoire à la retraite, Ardith sait qu’en cas d’urgence, avec la bonne information, on peut changer les soins apportés à une personne. Son identifiant MedicAlert permet aux professionnels de la santé de consulter son dossier médical actualisé quand elle n’est pas en mesure de le fournir par elle-même.

Depuis plus de 25 ans sur les 65 ans d’existence de MedicAlert, Ardith garde ses données de santé à jour et liées à une source fiable.

Lire l’histoire d’Ardith → https://hubs.ly/Q04w29Dd0

08/29/2026

They still want to live life on their terms, and you want to know they have another way to stay connected to support.

NAVIVA can provide added reassurance without taking away from their independence.

Explore NAVIVA for someone you care about. Call us at 1-855-348-3257.

08/28/2026

They still want to live life on their terms, and you want to know they have another way to stay connected to support. NAVIVA can provide added reassurance without taking away from their independence.
Explore NAVIVA for someone you care about. Call us at 1-855-348-3257.

Feeling supported should not mean giving up your independence.NAVIVA is designed for people who want to stay active and ...
08/27/2026

Feeling supported should not mean giving up your independence.

NAVIVA is designed for people who want to stay active and connected to support while they are away from home.

Learn how NAVIVA supports independence: 1-855-348-3257

NAVIVA supports safety, independence, connection and caregiver reassurance. Getting started may now be easier.The cost o...
08/25/2026

NAVIVA supports safety, independence, connection and caregiver reassurance. Getting started may now be easier.
The cost of an eligible NAVIVA device can be paid in *four monthly interest-free payments. This option is available by phone through a NAVIVA specialist.
*NAVIVA Device Pay-in-4 applies to the cost of the eligible NAVIVA device only. Excludes monthly NAVIVA subscription fees, registration fee, shipping, taxes and all other applicable charges.
Learn more about *NAVIVA Device Pay-in-4 by calling us at 1-855-348-3257.

What if one detail could change how doctors treat you in an emergency?After surgery revealed that Anna had a difficult i...
08/24/2026

What if one detail could change how doctors treat you in an emergency?
After surgery revealed that Anna had a difficult intubation and must be intubated awake, her anesthesiologist urged her to get a MedicAlert bracelet.
But that risk is only one part of Anna’s medical history. She also lives with Rheumatoid arthritis, takes immunosuppressant medication, has an artificial hip and a food allergy. Through MedicAlert, emergency professionals can access this information when she can’t share it herself.
“MedicAlert just adds a layer of security for me,” Anna says. “It is like an insurance policy. You get it, and you hope you never need to use it.”
For 65 years, MedicAlert has helped Canadians communicate critical information when they can’t speak for themselves.
Read Anna’s story → https://hubs.ly/Q04t-5KL0
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Et si un simple détail pouvait changer votre prise en charge médicale en cas d’urgence?
Quand Anna a appris, après une intervention chirurgicale, qu’elle présentait une difficulté d’intubation et qu’elle devrait désormais être intubée sans être endormie, son anesthésiologiste l’a exhortée à se procurer un bracelet MedicAlert.
Mais ce risque n’est que l’un des aspects du portrait médical d’Anna. En effet, elle est aussi atteinte de polyarthrite rhumatoïde, elle prend des médicaments immunosuppresseurs, elle porte une prothèse de hanche et elle a des allergies alimentaires. Grâce à MedicAlert, les professionnels des services d’urgence peuvent consulter ces données même quand elle ne peut pas les fournir par elle-même.
« MedicAlert, c’est simplement un filet de sécurité supplémentaire pour moi, explique-t-elle. C’est comme une police d’assurance. On la souscrit, tout en espérant ne jamais avoir à s’en servir. »
Cela fait 65 ans que MedicAlert aide la population canadienne à communiquer des renseignements de santé d’importance vitale quand quelqu’un n’est pas en mesure de parler.
Lire l’histoire d’Anna → https://hubs.ly/Q04t-8lv0

What a week! More 65th anniversary cards signed and more stories shared during our visits to the BOAA Open House & Activ...
08/23/2026

What a week! More 65th anniversary cards signed and more stories shared during our visits to the BOAA Open House & Active Living Fair in Bowmanville and Curve Lake Community Centre—where we connected with Curve Lake First Nation community members, Anishinabek Police Service and representatives from MPP Todd McCarthy’s office and Peterborough Health Centre. We even met a subscriber who has been with MedicAlert for 52 years!

We respectfully acknowledge that Curve Lake Community Centre is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations.

Choosing the right support for yourself or someone you care about can take time.A NAVIVA specialist can answer your ques...
08/21/2026

Choosing the right support for yourself or someone you care about can take time.

A NAVIVA specialist can answer your questions, explain the available device options and discuss the *NAVIVA Pay-in-4 Plan, so you can consider what works for you.

*NAVIVA Device Pay-in-4 applies to the cost of the eligible NAVIVA device only. Excludes monthly NAVIVA subscription fees, registration fee, shipping, taxes and all other applicable charges.

Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q04tMCNg0
Or call us at 1-855-348-3257.

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