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Protecting Our Loved Ones “This provides people, especially those who are elderly and live alone, with a sense of security knowing that current medical and contact information is available for first responders,” stated Beverly Hougland, CEO of the Osceola Council on Aging. “We are very happy to have Grissom as a long time supporter and sponsor partner for this initiative,” she continued. The ‘File of Life’ is a list of basic and critical information so neighbors and medical personnel can make quick decisions about actions to take when a person’s life is at risk. Without this information they are unable to respond as in the case of a stroke or unconsciousness. It includes the personal information of the owner including name, address, physician(s), emergency contacts, date of birth, medications, conditions, allergies and medical insurance. “This is such a common sense approach to community care,” stated Teresa Beverly, Signature Memories Coordinator at Grissom. “Without this basic information, first responders must delay emergency care allowing precious minutes or even hours to pass before this critically important personal and medical history is collected and decisions about patient treatment and care can determined,” she stated. This initiative is part of a county-wide effort to engage residents, first responders and family members. In order for the initiative to be successful, residents must complete the information accurately, place it in a visible place such as the front of the refrigerator and/or the glove box of their car and most importantly, keep the information current. ‘File of Life’ kits are available through the various programs offered at the Osceola Council on Aging such as Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Health Center, independent living facilities, Dining Club participants and case managed clients. If you are not a client of the Osceola Council on Aging, you may pick up your ‘File of Life’ at Grissom Funeral Home, 803 Emmett Street, Kissimmee. Call Grissom Funeral Home for additional information on this community initiative at (407) 847-3131.
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