Special Focus on Safety of Seniors
RSVP of Scioto County places a top priority on continually looking for ways to help keep our residents safe. For this reason we take a very active role in participating with other organizations and the local law enforcement agencies in programs such as TRIAD, the Scioto County Elder Abuse Task Force and Scioto County Project Lifesaver Program.
SCIOTO COUNTY PROJECT LIFESAVER PROGRAM
Scioto County Project Lifesaver Program is a tracking system used to quickly locate individuals (of any age) who are unable to find their own way home due to an illness or accident. This service is FREE to those who need the financial assistance. It is a special partnership between RSVP, SCM, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Department, the New Boston and Portsmouth Police Departments. RSVP is the coordinating and fiscal agency. If you have any questions or would like a demonstration/presentation to your group or organization please contact us. Scioto County Project Lifesaver is a member of Project Lifesaver International. You may check them out at www.projectlifesaver.org.
If you would like additional information on Alzheimer’s please check out their website by clicking on their logo.
SHIP (Senior Home Inspection Program)
Scioto County SHIP Program (Senior Home Inspection Program) is a FREE service to help Scioto County senior citizens stay safely in their homes. This home safety service is offered to all Scioto County seniors, 60 years of age and older, without regard to income. SHIP is a voluntary service that provides a free home safety inspection to identify features in your home that may make your residence susceptible to burglaries, fires, or injuries due to falls. Qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters, aging service professionals and occupational therapy student interns will collaborate to conduct the safety inspections, and provide information and free items for you to consider that may reduce household hazards, decrease your risk, and help you be safe in your home. (Get a brochure here.)
Home Security Assessment will evaluate home lighting and lock inspection, emergency beacons, ICE phone stickers. Fire Safety Inspection may install: smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, batteries and power strips, flashlights. Fall Assessment & LTC Consultation may install: trip and fall assessment, nightlights, bathmats and Cold Facts Vial.
Partnering with the Area Agency on Aging District 7 are: New Boston Fire & Police Departments; Portsmouth Fire & Police Departments; RSVP of Scioto County; Shawnee State University – Occupational Therapy Department; Scioto County Department of Jobs & Family Services; and Scioto County Sheriff’s Department. For more information check out their brochure or call 1-800-582-7277 ext 140 and ask for Karen Wilcoxin.
