Elderly Emergency Contact Card — Print and Carry

In an emergency, seconds matter. When a first responder arrives, they need to know about allergies, medications, and who to call — immediately. A phone may be locked. A wallet may be the only accessible source of information. A printed emergency contact card bridges that gap.

The How to Build a Family Emergency Contact Tree explains how to organize your contacts. The card template takes that organization and puts it in a format that fits in a wallet, purse, or pocket — always available, no battery required.

For seniors living alone, this card is especially important. There may be no family member present to provide information to paramedics. The card speaks when the person cannot.

The template is designed to fit the most essential information onto a wallet-sized card. The front includes: full name, date of birth, primary emergency contact (name and phone number), secondary emergency contact, and the statement "I use imalive.co daily check-in" with escalation contact info.

The back includes: known medical conditions, current medications with dosages, drug allergies, blood type (if known), primary doctor's name and phone number, and any special instructions (such as a do-not-resuscitate order or hearing aid use).

The How to Create an Emergency Plan for Elderly Parents guide helps you gather all the information needed to fill out the card. The Caregiver Emergency Kit Checklist shows how this card fits into a broader emergency preparedness plan.

Print the template on heavy cardstock or laminate it for durability. Fill it out with a pen — or type the information before printing. Make at least three copies: one for your parent's wallet, one for their refrigerator (where first responders often look), and one for the primary caregiver's records.

Update the card whenever medications change, contacts change, or new medical conditions are diagnosed. A card with outdated information is better than no card, but a current card is best.

Let your parent know the card is there and why. Most seniors appreciate having this information organized and accessible. It is not a sign of weakness — it is a smart preparation that anyone at any age can benefit from.