What To Do When…
When something goes wrong with a parent in India and your mind goes blank, these are fast, calm, what-to-do-right-now guides. Bookmark this page now, before you need it.
In a life-threatening emergency in India, call 112 (all emergencies) or 108 (ambulance) immediately. These guides are general information, not medical advice, and never replace emergency services or a doctor.
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What to check, what not to do, when to call for help.
The FAST test and why minutes matter.
Possible heart attack — act fast.
Delirium is a medical emergency, not just "old age".
Infection in the elderly can turn serious fast.
Not answering the phone — a calm escalation plan.
The best version of these guides is the one you've already set up around: a parent with an SOS phone, a Parent Profile, and an emergency plan. Spend 30 minutes on Emergency-Ready now so future-you isn't searching in a panic.