MERIDIAN TWP., Mich. — A Senior watch program has been launched in Meridian Township.
The idea behind the incentive is to assist senior citizens (60 years or older) or disabled adults that live within the community alone or with no capacity to leave their home.
The hope is to provide qualifying residents with comfort in knowing that assistance is on the way if need be.
If you are interested in being part of the program, you can submit an application on the Meridian Township Police website [meridian.mi.us].
Here are some of the options available:
The Check-In Option:
Senior citizens who may live alone, have the opportunity to become part of our call in program. They will decide on a day and time that they will call in or check in with the Police Department. If a call is missed, then an officer will call them or stop over to see if everything's O.K. (Benefit of this program - the client doesn't have to be home to call in.)
· The Elderly Call Option: On designated days and times (usually Mondays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm) the police department will call the clients home to check on their welfare. Again, if no contact is made an officer will be sent to the home to check on their welfare.
· The Senior Watch Option: This option benefits seniors who may need our help more than others. These seniors may not have family to check on them or provide assistance. The Police Department or a designated volunteer would visit the client once a week (or more) to check on their welfare.
