Douglas County TRIAD February 8, 2012

TRIAD History In 1985, the National Sheriff’s Association, the International Chiefs of Police Association and the AARP agreed to work together to reduce the victimization of the elderly In 1985, the National Sheriff’s Association, the International Chiefs of Police Association and the AARP agreed to work together to reduce the victimization of the elderly 1996 Douglas County TRIAD was formed, working toward the goal of enhancing quality of life for our Senior Citizens Douglas County TRIAD was formed, working toward the goal of enhancing quality of life for our Senior Citizens.

Home Again Program Registers a Dementia Patient Registers a Dementia Patient Photographs Photographs Address information Address information Provides needed help in the event a senior wanders. Provides needed help in the event a senior wanders.

Care Track System Aids in Seniors with Alzheimer's who wander Aids in Seniors with Alzheimer's who wander Provides Tracking equipment for location assistance in the event of an emergency. Provides Tracking equipment for location assistance in the event of an emergency. There is a suggested donation There is a suggested donation

Senior Citizen Law Enforcement Academy Provides education in law enforcement & public safety Provides education in law enforcement & public safety Monday April classes start at 1:00pm to 5:00pm daily Monday April classes start at 1:00pm to 5:00pm daily Topics covered: uniformed patrol, jail/custody procedures, gang investigations, identity theft. Topics covered: uniformed patrol, jail/custody procedures, gang investigations, identity theft.

The Guardian System Program Utilizes Computerized telephone system to call seniors daily Utilizes Computerized telephone system to call seniors daily Registration required Registration required Operated through the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Operated through the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Senior for a Day Program Seniors are selected through a nomination process Seniors are selected through a nomination process Four Seniors are selected for an all expense paid lunch and gifts. Four Seniors are selected for an all expense paid lunch and gifts.

The Sunshine Program Birthday Cards are delivered to homebound seniors Birthday Cards are delivered to homebound seniors Seniors on Meals on Wheels receive educational handouts and crossword puzzles addressing like senior fraud. Seniors on Meals on Wheels receive educational handouts and crossword puzzles addressing like senior fraud.

Senior I.C.E. Program I.C.E stands for In Case of and Emergency I.C.E stands for In Case of and Emergency This is an electronic file for life. This is an electronic file for life. Helps provide additional emergency contact information to First Responders. Helps provide additional emergency contact information to First Responders.

Senior Directory Creates a one stop directory for locating local business, government agencies. Creates a one stop directory for locating local business, government agencies. Distributed throughout Douglas County Distributed throughout Douglas County Fund Raising project Fund Raising project

Senior Education Seminar October 24, 2012 October 24, 2012 Past topics included: Past topics included: Caring for the Caregiver Caring for the Caregiver Keep Memory Alive Keep Memory Alive Grief and Loss Grief and Loss

TRIAD Christmas Dinner & Presentation Celebration held for Senior Law Enforcement Academy Graduates Celebration held for Senior Law Enforcement Academy Graduates Education Topics Education Topics IHOP Shooting IHOP Shooting Terrorism in America Terrorism in America Wild Land Fires Wild Land Fires

File of Life Program File of Life located on the refrigerator for quick access Emergency Personnel receive File of Life training Quick reference to medications or medical conditions.

East Fork Fire Protection District Senior Education Seminars Senior Education Seminars 911 Emergency Response: Ambulance and Paramedic Fire Engines 911 Emergency Response: Ambulance and Paramedic Fire Engines Sierra Saver Program for Ambulance Service write- off Sierra Saver Program for Ambulance Service write- off Flu Shot Clinics Flu Shot Clinics Fire Extinguisher training for businesses or community groups. Fire Extinguisher training for businesses or community groups.

East Fork Fire Protection District

Wild Land Fires Response

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Senior Education Seminar Senior Education Seminar Senior Directory Senior Directory File for Life program File for Life program

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District

Douglas County Senior Services Nutrition and Health Services Nutrition and Health Services Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels Senior and Public Transportation Senior and Public Transportation Senior Companions Senior Companions Personal Emergency Response System Personal Emergency Response System

Douglas County Senior Services Continued Homemaker Assistance Homemaker Assistance Senior Recreation and Community Events Senior Recreation and Community Events Volunteer Training Program Volunteer Training Program

Preserve Independence and Improve Quality of Life

Senior Services and Public Transit