Program Information
Citizens Well Check Program
Location
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
Telephone 1:Telephone 2:
Telephone 3:
Fax:
Web Page: None Listed
Program Details
Eligibility: Must be a Wake County resident aged 65+.
Fees: None
Intake Process: Call Sheriff's Department and request to be enrolled.
Service Area: Wake County
Program Description:
Provides an automated check-in phone call on a daily basis for seniors who live alone. Seniors will receive a daily telephone call between 3:00 and 4:00PM from a voice mail system. If they are OK, they press 2; if they need help, they press 1. If they request assistance or if they do not answer, the designated contact person will be called and, if no answer, a deputy will be dispatched to the senior's home to check on them. Eligible seniors must: 1. Be age 65 or older. 2. Live alone (not just alone during the day) anywhere in Wake County. 3. Have a next-of-kin or relative available as a responsible party. 4. Have someone nearby with access to home, keys, etc. 5. Be subject to a unique threat to physical safety of some type not covered above. Seniors who are referred to the program will receive a visit from the Sheriff's office to explain the program and assess appropriateness.
This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Resources for Seniors may not be held liable for misuse of this information.