For adults and children with egg allergies or any other allergy it is important to have lists. This can be especially true for people with Alzheimer's or Autism as well. This article will give you tips and also have links to already prepared lists, and restaurant cards. It is vitally important for you to also create your own booklet that you can carry with you or create one online for easy access by your computer or phone. Having these lists will make it easy for you to go grocery shopping. Especially if you include a list of additives and preservatives to avoid on food products.
Alzheimers, Autism, Caregivers -Â Memory is not something you can rely on so visual cues, signs, booklets or articles displayed around your home or apartment, or in the glove box of the car can help tremendously!
Strategies and Visual Cues
This will help you, your family, care-giver, and restaurants to understand and identify your allergy and avoid cross-contamination.
Booklets - with a list and picture of the products you are safe with, along with lists of additives and preservatives to avoid can be very useful at the grocery store.
Bracelets - Order a Medical bracelet indicating the allergy. This can serve as a constant reminder and also alert others to your specific allergy. (Suggestion from Mayo Clinic)
Cards - listed on this site is a card that you can take with you to the grocery store or restaurant. These can help the wait staff or food preparers to understand the extent of your allergy and help you avoid crossover contamination.
Computer Desktop Background - create a desktop backdrop that will identify you and indicate your allergy.
Labels - Buy some labels or have some made at a print shop that say - "Eggs - DO NOT EAT". Place them on the products that are on the shelf and in the refrigerator.
Signs - As reminders, post visibly clear signs where they are easy to see. Post them in the kitchen, refrigerator, or even the dining room.
- Examples:Â "I have an Egg Allergy! Don't eat Eggs" or "Avoid Eggs" or Avoid Products that have these Egg Preservatives"
Visual Cues for meal preparation - create a recipe book listing the names of the products you use in the recipe. Don't forget to include pictures of the products so they can be easily identifiable.
To minimize the risk of an allergic reaction and manage the allergy for you or someone with the allergy please incorporate any ideas that will be of benefit to your situation.
