To a senior living alone, a daily phone call can mean the difference between quickly getting help in the event of a bad fall, or lying helpless on the floor for days. Sheltering Arms Senior Services' Telephone Reassurance Program gives seniors peace of mind knowing that if they have an accident or an emergency and are unable to answer the safety phone call, help will be sent.
The program, established in 1973, utilizes trained community and corporate volunteers to make a daily telephone call, at a designated time, to check on the well-being and safety of an elder. If the call remains unanswered, Sheltering Arms activates an emergency procedure to ensure the senior's safety.
An influx of new volunteers from KBR, the Junior League, Heritage Health and other corporations have increased Sheltering Arms Senior Services' ability to serve more clients.
Seniors who are 60 and older may register for the free Telephone Reassurance program by calling 713-685-6577.
About Sheltering Arms Senior Services:
Sheltering Arms Senior Services is a nonprofit organization committed to the health and well-being of older adults and their family caregivers. Its mission is to promote the dignity and independence of older adults through service, advocacy, and support for caregivers. More than 67,000 local seniors and their families are helped each year via programs including Home Health Care, Dementia Care, Geriatric Care Management and Consultation, Adult Day Care, Lifeline Medical Alert, Case Management, Telephone Reassurance and Housing and Energy Management. Please visit www.shelteringarms.org.
