FARMINGTON – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department has announced the creation of a new program designed to provide another layer of protection for senior citizens living alone and unassisted in rural parts of the county.
Named “Elder Check,” the program will feature intermittent welfare checks from FCSD deputies to the homes of senior citizens living without assistance in rural Franklin County communities that do not have access to a local police department.
“The idea is to ensure that our seniors are not being taken advantage of by scam artists,” said Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. in a statement released Friday that listed Elder Check’s advantages. “That their medications are not being stolen and are located in a safe place, that their home is properly secured for their own safety and that they are not being used or abused by family members or friends.”
The program is voluntary and available to senior citizens in rural areas of the county that are not serviced by a local police department. Those that either could benefit from a weekly visit by members of the FCSD or know someone else who could may contact the sheriff’s department at 778-2680 or 1-800-773-2680.
This is outstanding! Thank You for looking out for the elderly.
Wonderful idea!
This is a good idea.
FABULOUS!
Now “this” is a great great thing.
TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE.
Thank you so very much.
Couldn’t be prouder to live in Franklin county reading this… you guys are amazing… Thank you!!
Well done Sheriff! This is an example of a diversified approach to community engagement with substantial benefit to the elderly. It will also serve as a warning to those who target the elderly, beware, and that too is positive.
I love it, a very positive direction to go in!! Thanks
This is a GREAT way to not only help our elderly but will give them a peace of mind and a feeling that someone cares!! Love this!
We are so fortunate to have such a caring and giving Sheriff’s Department. Thank you for all that you do for the citizens of Franklin County! You are much appreciated!
Great idea…we are all headed in the same direction…at least I don’t know anyone getting younger. Thanks to the Dept. for thinking of this idea.
Great Idea!
Nice!
What a wonderful initiative! Knowing the prevalence of elder abuse here in Maine, I am thrilled to know that the FCSO is looking for preventative ways to mitigate the issue. We are such a fortunate community. :)