Caregiver absent

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Check safety. Call backup contact. 112 if fall or critical med due.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume family knows — call listed backup.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT move heavy patient alone to bed.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if medical need immediate.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Adult protective services if neglect pattern — after stabilizing.

Unable to reach water, insulin overdue with high sugar, or fall — emergency.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Neighbor welfare check — escalate to services if pattern, not one-time only if crisis.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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