GOPA (Garda Older Persons Association) Senior Alert Scheme Call Margaret Tel: 01 289 7213 The Senior Alert Scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and provides pendant alarms. Its aim is to keep over-65s safe in their homes and gardens. Pendant alarms which can be worn around the neck or as a watch are provided and installed free. The first year's monitoring fee is also free and costs €66 per annum after that. If you do not have a landline, you can get a wireless version at an additional charge of €72 per annum including the first year. Other qualifying persons in a household can also get it at no extra cost. The pendant alarm can be worn in the bath or shower and is designed so that it can be worn in bed. There is no means test but you must be over 65. Application forms can be obtained from Margaret from Dún Laoghaire Neighbourhood Watch by ringing 01-289 7213. Installation takes place about two weeks after returning the form. Recommended by the Garda Older Persons Association, Primary Care Centres, community workers, as well as hospitals and hospices. Don't wait for the fall or the break-in. Act now. Local Policing Fora (LPF) dlr Community & Cultural Development Department Tel: 01 205 4893 Email: community@dlrcoco.ie Web: www.dlrcoco.ie Further information on Local Policing Fora is available on www.dlrcoco.ie/sites/default/files/atoms/files/final_local_ policing_fora
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Directory of Activities & Services for older people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County
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