Keeping safe outside home

I keep a (home-made) badge in my bag which says “I have Alzheimer’s, please be patient”. If I need help, I look for a friendly person and pull it out. It gets a very good response.

Looking for familiar landmarks (such as the river or York Minster) helps when I’m feeling lost.

I keep a sunflower lanyard and an Alzheimer’s Society lanyard in my bag. If I have a bad moment I approach a staff member or choose someone who looks helpful, and show them.

The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages you or your family to put together useful information, which can then be used in the event of you going missing. Contact your local [...]

You can buy medical identification jewellery to help show what your needs are if anything happens to you.

Plan for the unexpected – take snacks, SOS numbers etc.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Always look for a smiley face.

I always keep facemask, sanitiser etc in my pocket.

If using Google Maps, turn the lock off, to orientate it in the right direction. You must keep it flat in the palm of your hand.

I always follow where I am on Google Maps, then I feel I have control. It can show a map in your Calendar and even a photo of the building you are going to.