Free dementia ID bracelet QR code: help them get home safely
A person with dementia who gets lost may not know their address, may give wrong answers, or may simply say they are fine. A dementia ID bracelet with a QR code lets anyone who finds them see who to call straight away, and how to keep them calm until family arrives.
Create a free ID with these stepsWhat to do if you find a confused person with dementia
Steps summarised from Alzheimer's Society: Communicating and dementia. Last reviewed 13 October 2026.
Has dementia / Alzheimer's: may be confused
- They may be lost or confused even if they say they are fine.
- Introduce yourself. Speak slowly, in short and simple sentences.
- Do not argue or correct them. Reassure them and stay with them.
- Call the contact on this card straight away.
- Keep them warm, seated and safe until someone arrives.
Call emergency services if: The contact on this card cannot be reached · They are hurt, unwell, or out in the cold or heat
What to include on your ID
- Several contacts, in the order they should be called
- Home area or care home name (not necessarily the full address)
- Hearing aids, glasses, and what usually reassures them
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DigitalBracelet is a free information tool, not a medical device or a monitoring service. In an emergency, always call your local emergency number.