Here is Waldo County communications
office and Triad put on a wonderful program called the wander’s program. With
an aging population in Maine, this program helps so many! Wandering program is
designed for the elderly who are prone to wander off. Those with dementia and
Alzheimer’s are at a much higher risk to wander off and not be able to explain
where they belong. This program gives people the opportunity to give
information to the police ahead of time. The reason this is so important is
that if someone is found wandering around town confused and dazed the
authorities will have a photo on file as well as basic information! Making it
easier to find where the confused person should be. Most law enforcement
officers have a form that you fill out and include a photo with. This form then
becomes an electronic form that the emergency responders have access too. This
helps them to know a person’s name, address, and other basic information. One
of the best things on the list is also triggers and calmers. These things let
emergency responders know that your loved one doesn’t like to be touched or
enjoys animals. All this information is helpful, knowing what triggers someone
and what helps them to calm down are key components in assisting someone who is
already upset or confused.
Not only does Waldo County have an amazing
wanders program they also have a call-in program! This program is for senior
citizens. A lot of whom live alone. What the program deals with is a senior
citizen calls in and has a short hello with dispatch at a certain time each
day. If the person does not call in at their certain time then dispatch will
call them. If they can't get ahold of them someone will stop by their place to
check in on them. This program helps to keep seniors safe! Do you have an elderly
neighbor? Do they need someone to help them around the house or just someone to
check in each day? Call Private Home Care, Inc. to learn more about these
programs as well as how we can help you or your loved ones at home.
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