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Provides telephone reassurance, check-in, and friendly phone calls to area seniors or disabled adults who are in need of someone to touch base with them to ensure their well-being. Individuals in need of telephone reassurance should also be encouraged to contact their local SASH coordinators for additional information about friendly visiting volunteers and other resources that may be made available to them.
Provides telephone reassurance, check-in, and friendly phone calls to area seniors or disabled adults who are in need of someone to touch base with them to ensure their well-being. Individuals in need of telephone reassurance should also be encouraged to contact their local SASH coordinators for additional information about friendly visiting volunteers and other resources that may be made available to them.
Provides the elderly and frail with daily check-in calls from the dispatcher. If there is no answer and recipient has not previously indicated being away, a listed first responder or law enforcement officer will be dispatched to check. This service does not take the place of, or interfere with, Lifeline, Lifephone, or similar personal emergency services. Calls will be made at a prearranged time every day. Application available online or at the Sheriff's Office.
Provides the elderly and frail with daily check-in calls from the dispatcher. If there is no answer and recipient has not previously indicated being away, a listed first responder or law enforcement officer will be dispatched to check. This service does not take the place of, or interfere with, Lifeline, Lifephone, or similar personal emergency services. Calls will be made at a prearranged time every day. Application available online or at the Sheriff's Office.
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Telephone Reassurance
Provides older residents with daily check-in calls from a dispatcher. If no answer after repeated calls, and the recipient has not previously indicated being away, a listed first responder or a law enforcement officer will be dispatched to check on the individual. Must live alone, or if with another person, that person is unable to help in an emergency; Must not be in regular daily contact with another person. This service does not take the place of, or interfere with, Lifeline, Lifephone, or similar personal emergency services. Applications are available at the Police Department, online, or call a dispatcher for eligibility information.
Provides older residents with daily check-in calls from a dispatcher. If no answer after repeated calls, and the recipient has not previously indicated being away, a listed first responder or a law enforcement officer will be dispatched to check on the individual. Must live alone, or if with another person, that person is unable to help in an emergency; Must not be in regular daily contact with another person. This service does not take the place of, or interfere with, Lifeline, Lifephone, or similar personal emergency services. Applications are available at the Police Department, online, or call a dispatcher for eligibility information.
Provides 24-hour personal emergency response services that connect individuals to trained associates who can send medical or other help quickly in the event of a fall or injury. Medication dispenser service is also available, as is SafeChek, which provides daily check-in calls as an alternative to a personal emergency response system. Adults 60 years and older should contact local Area Agency on Aging to request possible financial assistance. SafeCheck can provide medication reminders, medical reminders (for blood tests, therapy routines, and more), and wellness calls.
Provides 24-hour personal emergency response services that connect individuals to trained associates who can send medical or other help quickly in the event of a fall or injury. Medication dispenser service is also available, as is SafeChek, which provides daily check-in calls as an alternative to a personal emergency response system. Adults 60 years and older should contact local Area Agency on Aging to request possible financial assistance. SafeCheck can provide medication reminders, medical reminders (for blood tests, therapy routines, and more), and wellness calls.
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Telephone Reassurance
Prescription Medication Monitoring Systems
Personal Alarm Systems
Provides older residents with daily check-in calls from the dispatcher. If no answer after repeated calls, and recipient has not previously indicated being away, a listed first responder or a law enforcement officer will be dispatched to check. Service requires a copy of the home key. Call will be made at a prearranged time every day, or days specified. This service does not take the place of, or interfere with, Lifeline, Lifephone, or similar personal emergency services. Application available at Police Department and as a download from the website.
Provides older residents with daily check-in calls from the dispatcher. If no answer after repeated calls, and recipient has not previously indicated being away, a listed first responder or a law enforcement officer will be dispatched to check. Service requires a copy of the home key. Call will be made at a prearranged time every day, or days specified. This service does not take the place of, or interfere with, Lifeline, Lifephone, or similar personal emergency services. Application available at Police Department and as a download from the website.
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Telephone Reassurance
Recruits volunteers and matches interests and abilities with community members in need. Administers a volunteer program and coordinates local volunteers with senior community members who would like friendly visiting sessions, telephone reassurance calls, and minor home repairs. Provides volunteer drivers to assist with transportation to needed services such as medical, dental, grocery shopping, senior meal sites, court dates, housing appointments, etc. This service is not a formal transportation service and provision of rides is dependent upon volunteer driver availability. One week advance notice appreciated for a ride request.
Recruits volunteers and matches interests and abilities with community members in need. Administers a volunteer program and coordinates local volunteers with senior community members who would like friendly visiting sessions, telephone reassurance calls, and minor home repairs. Provides volunteer drivers to assist with transportation to needed services such as medical, dental, grocery shopping, senior meal sites, court dates, housing appointments, etc. This service is not a formal transportation service and provision of rides is dependent upon volunteer driver availability. One week advance notice appreciated for a ride request.
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Friendly Visiting
Transportation Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Telephone Reassurance
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Friendly Telephoning
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Senior Ride Programs
Provides older residents with daily check-in calls from a dispatcher. If no answer after repeated calls, and the recipient has not previously indicated being away, a listed first responder or a law enforcement officer will be dispatched to check on the individual. Calls will be made at a prearranged time every day, or days specified. This service does not take the place of, or interfere with, Lifeline, Lifephone, or similar personal emergency services. Applications are available at the Police Department or call a dispatcher for eligibility information.
Provides older residents with daily check-in calls from a dispatcher. If no answer after repeated calls, and the recipient has not previously indicated being away, a listed first responder or a law enforcement officer will be dispatched to check on the individual. Calls will be made at a prearranged time every day, or days specified. This service does not take the place of, or interfere with, Lifeline, Lifephone, or similar personal emergency services. Applications are available at the Police Department or call a dispatcher for eligibility information.