Purpose & Objectives of PEI Seniors Safety Program

Purpose

Is to provide isolated, vulnerable and community dwelling seniors with personal safety, home safety and health information. This information is delivered by the program Coordinator to seniors in their own home and is designed to help reduce: their fear of crime; their vulnerability to frauds and scams, their susceptibility to unscrupulous sales persons and contractors; and help reduce the possibility of abuse. This program enhances seniors’ knowledge and helps them access the information and services they need to help them remain independent and safe in their community.
 

Objectives

* To develop strong community based partnerships to address crime prevention, health promotion and ongoing health and safety education for seniors

* To help relieve the health and social costs related to seniors not knowing how to protect themselves and their property in situations of crime and abuse

* To open the lines of communications for seniors to voice their concerns and fears and to assist police in preventing and solving crimes against seniors

* To increase public awareness of and support for crime prevention, personal security, health promotion and zero tolerance of abuse of older adults

* To increase seniors ability to remain safe, healthy and independent in their own homes

* To improve communications between the police and older adults, which will help them feel more protected and safe in their own home