For people with severe allergies, disabling illnesses, and other serious medical conditions, wearing medical alert jewelry can mean the difference between life and death. Medical alert IDs provide first responders with important personal health information in the event of an emergency. This ensures that individuals wearing the IDs receive the proper treatment.
While it may be easy to assume that most medical alert jewelry is very basic in form and function, medical IDs can be engraved and placed on a variety of fashionable accessories, including watches, necklaces, bracelets, dog tags and more!
Form, Function, and Fashion
With an aging population and the increased need for health care services, many people are wearing emergency alert jewelry in America. Thus, a demand for fashionable, aesthetically pleasing medical IDs has increased. One sporty way to wear an emergency alert ID is on a sports watch.
The MedicAlert Foundation sells a women’s sports medical ID watch online for $89.95 for members. This comely piece features a nylon strap, a stainless steel face, and an electroluminescent backlight for easy viewing in the dark. The watch itself is designed by Roots, and comes with personalized medical information printed on a stainless steel tag on the band. Other pieces of medical ID jewelry that have a sporty look include sports bands.
One trendy medical ID jewelry piece is the dog tag. Medical ID dog tags are, perhaps, one of the cheapest ways to display medical information on jewelry, with many priced around ten bucks. Consider a black dog tag if you really want to stand out among the crowd.
Alternatively, people with a more traditional fashion sense may appreciate the availability of medical alert bracelets and necklaces. Traditional metals used in most jewelry, including gold, stainless steel, titanium and sterling silver are available for the chain and the ID tag. Additionally, many medical jewelry companies offer chains made of glass beads, charms, Swarovski crystals, and leather.
Engravings
Engravings on medical alert IDs are important, and care must be taken when getting them inscribed. Space is frequently limited on the ID tag, so be sure to abbreviate words when appropriate and use words sparingly. For instance, instead of stating that you are allergic to something, simply write “No [cause of allergy].” Thus, write “No Nuts” or “No Aspirin.” You may want to consult with your doctor to find out exactly what you need to write on your medical alert jewelry tag.
The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or to guide treatment without the opinion of a health professional. Any reader who is concerned about his or her health should contact a doctor for advice.
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