Senior Safety App Discounted for Alzheimer's Awareness Month

November is a critical time for the millions of Americans dedicated to caring for aging parents and vulnerable loved ones. It is National Caregiver Month, a period dedicated to acknowledging the profound commitment of caregivers, many of whom are navigating the risks associated with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. In recognition of this struggle, and in honor of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, My Family ID is proud to announce a LIMITED TIME OFFER: For the entire month of November, My Family ID’s pioneering family-focused biometric fingerprinting and facial scanning senior safety app is available for download at a discounted price of only $2.99 with no additional in-app fees.

Download our safety app for seniors in the Apple App Store or Google Play app store.

“Panic, Chaos, Fear - they all strike at once when a loved one with a cognitive impairment wanders, and those are most often elopements from the home," said Detective Charles Still (Ret.), Founder & CEO of My Family ID. Still spent decades in Southern California as a law enforcement officer, where he worked on cases involving missing people. “The ‘every second counts’ message sounds like an overused cliche, but for vulnerable seniors, whether that’s within nature’s harsh elements or without critical medication, that time is indeed desperate for families.”

Retired Detective Still understands the vital need for preparedness. By offering this discount, My Family ID aims to empower every family and caregiver with the best tool for identification, transforming anxiety into actionable readiness by triggering a senior citizen missing alert, also called a Silver Alert. Learn more about our Dementia safety app today!

Why Wandering is the Caregiver's Greatest Fear

For adult children caring for aging parents, the fear of wandering is constant. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that an estimated 6 out of every 10 seniors living with Dementia will wander, often more than once.

This isn't just a concern for those in institutional care; it’s a profound threat to those living at home, especially during the busy holiday season, when new environments and increased activity can be disorienting. Often, the warning signs are subtle.

“Sometimes we think mom or dad is simply slowing down or getting a little forgetful, but we don’t realize they could be experiencing the first stages of Alzheimer’s or Dementia, and we aim to protect all of those adults by providing their loved ones with a tool for identification,” Still said when highlighting the importance of Alzheimer’s safety devices like any phone equipped with the My Family ID mobile app.

Traditional methods of identification, such as keeping a recent photo or relying on an ID bracelet, simply aren't enough in an emergency.

They lack biometric depth needed for modern search techniques, and paper records are rarely immediately accessible, creating a bottleneck when instantaneous speed is needed most. Still also recognized a significant gap in available senior safety devices.

“We’re all familiar with police open house fingerprinting for children, but there aren’t too many events like that for our vulnerable aging population,” Still noted, emphasizing this vital need for an overlooked but exceedingly vulnerable demographic.

My Family ID empowers you to trigger an elderly missing person’s alert instantly, expediting how long it takes to get your loved one back home safely. This is why a modern senior safety phone app is the essential, preemptive measure every caregiver needs.

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The Power of Biometric Identification & Our Discounted Senior Safety App

My Family ID is not simply a list of contacts; it is a secure digital ID system that utilizes the same cutting-edge technology recommended for child identification: biometrics. This powerful technology distinguishes it as one of the leading safety apps for senior parents.

The app empowers families by storing digital fingerprints and biometric face and body scans that can be shared instantly with law enforcement, caretakers, or even medical staff to coordinate with first responders and accelerate an informed search.

The key features of this safety device for older adults include:

• Digital Fingerprinting: The app captures clear, crisp digital fingerprints, providing law enforcement with critical identifying information instantly. This touchless method is far superior to outdated ink-and-paper prints stored unused in a drawer.

• Biometric Facial Scans: Facial scans are significantly more effective than a traditional photo because they capture a detailed, 3D image of the loved one’s features. Law enforcement can leverage this biometric data with artificial intelligence to scan thousands of hours of closed-circuit camera footage and surveillance systems, dramatically accelerating the search process.

• Key Identifying Data: The My Family ID senior safety app also captures and records key identifying traits about your senior loved ones to better inform their search, such as height, weight, and eye color.

By utilizing a cutting-edge senior safety app like My Family ID, families become their own secure database, providing the comprehensive information first responders need to support swift and safe reunification in non-criminal missing person cases.

This ability to provide a sophisticated missing senior alert, complete with verifiable, time-sensitive data, is the greatest asset a caregiver can offer in a search.

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Partnership for Safety: Calling on Organizations

For organizations dedicated to elder care, cognitive health, and community safety, including the Alzheimer's Association and other local and national care organizations, recommending a proactive tool is paramount.

My Family ID serves as a vital tool for families in the midst of cognitive decline, ensuring they have the ability to coordinate with first responders and accelerate an informed search.

This is not just a tool for individuals; it is an opportunity for organizations to strengthen their community safety net.

"My experience as a former police detective affirms that technology can play a vital role in supporting families and caregivers, particularly those affiliated with leading national advocacy groups in the cognitive health space. We deeply respect the vital work done by the Alzheimer's Association and other local and national care organizations that serve our community every day,” Still added.

In the spirit of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month, My Family ID invites leaders in the cognitive health space to partner with them to put this essential senior safety app into the hands of every concerned caregiver nationwide.

My Family ID is a digital identification safety tool for individuals with senior loved ones who are prone to wandering, as well as organizations.

The $2.99 promotional price for this senior safety alert app makes this level of emergency preparedness affordable and accessible to millions during this critical month.

Take advantage of this offer to safeguard your peace of mind and protect the vulnerable members of your family.

Related Article: What is a Silver Alert, and How Can You Prevent a Missing Senior?

Download The My Family ID Senior Safety Mobile App Today

Don’t wait for an emergency to take action - download the My Family ID senior safety app for iPhone and Android today and take the first step toward ensuring your loved one’s safety. With just a few clicks, you can set up your elder loved one’s digital ID, giving you peace of mind that they will be protected because an emergency alert for a missing elderly loved one is always at your fingertips, one tap away. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your aging parent or vulnerable senior.

Limited-Time Offer: In recognition of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, download My Family ID for the discounted price of $2.99 for the entire month of November.

Take the first step now. Download My Family ID from the Apple App Store and Google Play, and gather the critical information that could make all the difference in an emergency.