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Elderly
Services
ARE
YOU OKAY? Sheriff Craig Webre is pleased to
present a new program that enhances the quality of life for
many residents within the Lafourche Parish community.
"Are you ok?" is a telephone reassurance program
for older adults or adults with disabilities who live alone
or are at risk of sudden illness, falls, accidents, and
social isolation.
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How
does the program work? When you answer the phone,
you will hear an automated voice that will say,
"Press any key to hear an important message from
the Lafourche Automated Notification System." At
this point you will have approximately 4 to 5 seconds to
hit a key on your phone to hear the message. By hitting
any key, you are signifying that "YOU ARE
OKAY." If you do not answer the phone, hit a key
upon answering the phone, or if your answering machine picks
up, the same message will be delivered to two additional
numbers that you provided. If one of the additional
numbers is to someone other than yourself, this person
is responsible for checking on you or contacting the
Sheriff's Office of a possible emergency.
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Is
there any change for this service? No, this is a
free service provided by Sheriff Craig Webre, to help
enhance the quality of life for older adults and adults
with disabilities within the Lafourche Parish community.
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Can
you choose what time I receive my call each day?
You have the option to receive your call in the morning,
afternoon, or evening. Morning calls will be delivered
from 8-10, afternoon calls from 2-4, and evening calls
from 6-8.
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How
can you participate? Simply
contact Ms. Deanna Dufrene at the Lafourche Parish
Sheriff's Office Police Social Services Section at (985)
449-4477. She will explain the program to you and
arrange an enrollment meeting if you are interested. If
a meeting is not required, an application can be mailed to
you.
See
the brochure here
and you can print an application here.
TRIAD is a cooperative endeavor of three
organizations, American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP),
and the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA), which involves
law enforcement and older Americans and whose focus is to
identify and offer ways of dealing more effectively with
many of the problems faced by older citizens. The Lafourche
Parish Triad Program and the involved agencies are committed
to work together to enhance the quality of life of older
persons. The Lafourche Parish Triad program consists of the
following agencies:
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American Association of Retired Persons
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Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
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Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office
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Louisiana 17th Judicial District Judges
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Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc.
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Thibodaux Police Department
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Lockport Police Department
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Golden Meadow Police Department
The role of the Triad
Program is determined by the needs of a particular
community. The Senior’s and Lawmen Together (S.A.L.T)
advisory council plans activities and programs, which
involve and benefit both law enforcement and seniors.
The
following is a list of programs, which are sponsored by the
Lafourche Parish Triad Program:
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Home security information & security inspections
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Crime prevention programs for older persons
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Personal Safety tips
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Quality of Life Survey
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Information on how to avoid criminal victimization
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Knowledge of current Frauds & Scams
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Emergency Flashing BEACONS
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Looking for a few good bears—donated stuffed animals
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Senior Citizen Academy
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File of Life
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Do not call registry (www.donotcall.gov)
The
Lafourche Parish Triad Program and the involved agencies are
committed to work together to enhance the quality of life of
older persons. Any questions you may have about the Triad
program can be directed to LPSO Triad coordinator Sgt.
Valerie Martinez-Day, who can be reached at (985) 449-4476. |
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