A Simple Life-Saving Tip I Learned at the Mall

Today at Markville Mall, I received a piece of advice that stayed with me.

A senior friend, over 80 years old, shared something very practical learned from a paramedic. He and his wife have prepared an envelope containing their personal medical information and health card details. They keep it attached to the side of their refrigerator at home.

In addition, they each carry a small piece of medical information with them at all times when going out.

He told me, “In case something unexpected happens, this can help others help you.”

I paused for a moment and realized how important — and how easy — this is.

In an emergency, we may not be able to speak clearly or explain our situation. Having essential information ready can save valuable time and guide first responders or kind strangers to take the right action.

Here is what we can prepare:

At Home (Fridge Envelope):

• Full name and date of birth
• Health card number
• Emergency contact person (name and phone)
• Existing medical conditions
• Current medications
• Allergies

Place this information in a clearly labeled envelope and attach it to the side of your refrigerator. This is often the first place emergency personnel will check.

When Going Out (Carry-On Card):

• Name
• Emergency contact number
• Key medical conditions (if any)
• Allergies

Keep it simple and easy to read. You can place it in your wallet.

This small preparation takes only a few minutes, but it can make a big difference in a critical moment.

I am grateful to my friends for sharing this thoughtful advice. It is a reminder that wisdom gathered over the years is something we can all learn from.

Let us take a little time today to prepare — not out of fear, but out of care for ourselves and our loved ones.

— Grandpa Journey

在商場學到的一個簡單卻能救命的小貼士

今天在 Markville 商場，我聽到了一個讓我印象深刻的建議。

一位年過八十的長者朋友，和我分享了一個非常實用的做法。他和太太早已準備好一個信封，裡面放著個人醫療資料和健康卡資訊，並把這個信封貼在家中雪櫃的側邊。

此外，他們外出時，也會隨身攜帶一張簡單的醫療資料卡。

他對我說：「萬一有什麼突發情況，這些資料可以幫助別人更快幫到你。」

我聽後停了一下，覺得這件事既簡單，又非常重要。

在緊急情況下，我們可能無法清楚表達自己的狀況。如果能預先準備好這些基本資料，就能為救援人員或熱心幫助我們的人節省寶貴時間，作出更合適的判斷。

其實，我們都可以很容易做到：

在家準備（雪櫃信封）：

• 姓名及出生日期
• 健康卡號碼
• 緊急聯絡人（姓名及電話）
• 已知的健康狀況
• 正在服用的藥物
• 過敏記錄

將這些資料放入一個清晰標示的信封，貼在雪櫃側邊。這通常是急救人員第一時間會查看的地方。

外出攜帶（隨身資料卡）：

• 姓名
• 緊急聯絡電話
• 重要健康狀況（如有）
• 過敏資訊

內容不需要太多，但一定要清楚易讀，可以放在錢包裡隨身攜帶。

這樣的小準備，只需幾分鐘，但在關鍵時刻，卻可能發揮很大的作用。

我很感謝這對朋友的分享。這提醒我們，人生累積的經驗與智慧，是可以互相傳遞、互相幫助的。

不妨今天就花一點時間準備好這些資料。這不是因為擔心，而是對自己和家人的一份關懷。

—— 爺爺的旅程