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When Someone You Love Won't Accept Safety Help

My elderly father refuses to wear his medical alert bracelet because he says it makes him feel old, but I'm terrified he'll fall when I'm not there.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your desire to protect someone conflicts with their need to maintain dignity and autonomy.

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“Where Are You with Personal Safety & Emergency Preparedness?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.