A Norfolk County Sheriff's Office program saved an 80-year-old women's life.
The “Are you OK?” program offers calls to residents of Norfolk County who live alone and could use a check-in related to their health or well-being.
During morning calls on Thursday, September 26, an 80-year-old woman from Canton did not answer when Officer Cheryl Bambery from the sheriff’s office called to check-in. Officer Bambery tried to reach her several more times after that, and on the fourth call the woman answered.
Officer Bambery asked her “Are you OK?” and the woman said she had previously fallen while coming down some stairs. “I am on the ground, and I cannot get up. I don’t think I hit my head, but I hurt my shoulder,” she said.
Officer Bambery stayed on the phone with her and called police in Canton to get help to her. The woman was then taken to the hospital to get care.
“I want to thank Officer Bambery for her quick action and compassion,” said Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott. “The ‘Are you OK?’ program is a proven lifesaver and this is not the first time that our calls have helped a person in need. I urge anyone who could benefit from these calls to register with our ‘Are You OK?” program.”
The “Are You OK?” program is free and is provided Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, for seniors and people with disabilities.
Norfolk County residents interested in signing up for the program can call 1-866-900-7865. More info here: https://norfolksheriff.com/divisions/senior/areyouok
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