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| Sheriff Bellotti's “Are You Ok?” Program gets help for ailing women |
| By Norfolk County Sheriff Office |
| Published: 03/06/2012 |
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A Norfolk County woman was being evaluated in an area hospital, thanks to a Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office program that summoned emergency help to her home when she wasn’t feeling well. The 62-year-old Foxborough woman was taken to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro after an officer in Sheriff Michael G. Bellotti’s “Are You OK?” program called for an ambulance upon learning that the woman was feeling ill in her home on the morning of March 5. “We’re glad this woman is in the good hands of medical professionals, and we hope she will feel better and return home soon,” Sheriff Bellotti said. “Once again, the ‘Are You OK?’ program worked just as it is supposed to, helping people when they need it most.” Sheriff Bellotti runs the “Are You OK?” program in partnership with Fallon Ambulance Service, which generously donates resources to the program. Sheriff Bellotti introduced “Are You OIK?” into Norfolk County in 2001, and this case involving the Foxborough woman marks the 85th time officers have summoned emergency help for a person in need. The free-of-charge “Are You OK?” program is available to all Norfolk County residents. Each morning, 365-days-a-year, an officer from the program places a phone call to the person’s home asking, “Are you OK?” If the person fails to answer the phone or indicates that he or she is in need of help, the officer can take the appropriate steps. “Are You OK?” is designed to protect elderly or infirm folks, especially those who live alone. “The program is simple, but very effective. We’ve had numerous instances where people have fallen and injured themselves and been unable to answer the phone, and that’s just one example,” Sheriff Bellotti said. “The ‘Are You OK?’ program allows seniors to safely maintain an independent lifestyle and provides peace of mind, not only to them, but to their loved ones who are concerned about them.” People wishing to learn more about the program should visit the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office website at www.norfolksheriff.com and click on the heading, “Programs for the Community,” or call 1-866-900-7865 (RUOK). |
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