Invisible Disabilities: Making the Unseen Seen with My Angel Alert Band
The prevalence of disability within the US continues to grow, with figures now suggesting that as many as one in four or 27 percent of adult Americans have a disability in some form.
What's more, it is now commonly understood that not all disabilities come with an obvious visible marker such as a wheelchair or a service dog. As many as 10 percent of Americans are thought to be living with what have been termed as ‘invisible disabilities’ or ‘invisible illnesses’. For the non-informed observer it is possible to look at someone and think that they are in perfect health, when in fact they are afflicted with an invisible disability. Such conditions are wide-ranging and can be physical, cognitive or mental.
Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic, progressive condition causing inflammation in the joints resulting in painful deformity and immobility in certain body parts is one example of a physical disability which can oftentimes be invisible. Diabetes, a condition that interferes with the body's ability to naturally produce and regulate insulin leading to excess glucose in the blood is another, all-too-common, example.
A well-known, cognitive invisible illness is Alzheimer's which causes a shrinking of the brain and the eventual death of some brain cells. It is the most common cause of dementia, which gradually impacts normal cognitive function over time. Alzheimer's increases in prevalence with age and currently affects over 6.5 million people above the age of 65 in the US.
Due to their, generally, internal nature many mental health conditions are considered to be invisible. These conditions express themselves differently in everyone but include depression, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia.
Sadly, living with an invisible disability is a scary reality for many. With every invisible illness requiring specialized care, especially in times of emergency, it is a worrying consideration that they may not be obvious to medical professionals. My Angel Alert Band is here to solve this problem, by guaranteeing that the vital details of your invisible illness are immediately shared with a first responder as soon as they arrive at the scene. This eliminates the risk of medical mistakes by ensuring that you are treated accordingly to the specific needs of your invisible condition. If you or someone you love has an invisible disability, make sure it can be seen when it matters most with My Angel Alert Band.
