Medford Police Department’s
Alzheimer’s Special Care Program
Update
The Medford Police Department is seeking to update and expand its Alzheimer’s Special Care Program files. This will ensure that anyone in Medford who is living with the disease will be found quickly and safely if they wander away from home, or from a facility.
Family members of Alzheimer’s patients are encouraged to obtain a program application either at Police Department front desk at 100 Main Street, or from the Medford Senior Center at 101 Riverside Avenue. Completed applications, which must include a recent photo, may then be returned to either location. The photo should be clear, and feature the head and shoulder area.
The Police Department’s method is simple: when an individual is found wandering in the community, and he or she is unclear about his or her name or destination, the individual will be escorted to the Police Department where physical appearance and any other information will be compared to program records. Families who are already participating in the program are encouraged to update information—and their loved one’s photo—at least once a year, or more often if there have been significant changes in appearance or health.
An additional component of the Alzheimer’s Special Care Program is the use of the Police and Fire Departments’ Reverse 911 System. When the Police are notified that an individual with Alzheimer’s disease is missing, a message is sent via telephone to all households in the immediate vicinity of the person’s last know whereabouts. There are no better eyes and ears than the public!
For more information about the program, contact the Officers in charge, either John Pellegrino or James Ricciardi at: 781-391-6404.
Hairdressing Shop for Men & Women
We will transport you back & forth to Wet Cuts on Boston Avenue for hair appointments beginning at 10:00 am. Appointments require a $5.00 deposit, which will be applied to your costs. Come in to the office to sign up, or call: 781-396-6010; deposit due within two days of reservation. Thanks Cathy Bianco and Patti Buccieri for opening for us on a Monday!
Emergency/To Go Information Kits
The Council on Aging is currently distributing Emergency/To Go Information Kits, which will provide you with important facts you will need to know in planning for a natural or other emergency. Check lists for the supplies you should have on hand to get through a disaster, either while continuing to stay at home, or away from your residence, are included. You may pick up your free Kit at the Council on Aging office, 101 Riverside Aveneue, weekdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Kits are funded though a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and the generosity of community partners. In addition, the Massachusetts Association of Council on Aging and Senior Center Directors has an "Emergency Preparedness Resource Guide" on its website that you may download at: www.mcoaonline.com. Click on "Lending Library" to access the Guide.
Time on theTreadmill/Exercycle/AB Lounge
The Senior Center now has exercise equipment for your use! Please call to sign up for a specific time at: 781-396-6010. You will need to obtain a Doctor's letter stating that you are able to use the equipment before signing up.
Wii is at the Senior Center!
Join us for "Bowling" and "Tennis", using our large screen! Check the Senior Sounds Newsletter for schedule and details. Great fun and a great form of gentle exercise!
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