The Halifax Regional Police Seniors Safety Program offers support and advice through home visits and community presentations to help keep seniors safe in their homes. It’s a free service for seniors 55+ living in Halifax, Dartmouth and the communities extending from Bedford to Sambro Loop.
Call 902-490-2554 or e-mail seniorssafety@halifax.ca to book a visit or presentation and for more information.
Home visits
Trained volunteers in the Halifax Regional Police Seniors Home Safety Program come to your home to help identify safety concerns and provide information for making your home as safe as possible.
Topics covered include:
- frauds and scams
- elder abuse
- insurance
- valuables etching
- fire safety
- fall prevention
Home safety presentation
Community groups can request a presentation on important safety information provided by trained volunteers. Participants will be provided with a do-it-yourself safety checklist to take home.