The S.A.L.T. Council that developed in Elmhurst, is a link between the
Elmhurst Police Department, the social service professionals dealing with
Elmhurst seniors, and our senior citizen community. The S.A.L.T. Council allows
time for networking between committee members and for the discussion of senior
concerns. This empowers the committee to bring the information back to their
work place and/or homes. In turn, this knowledge helps to reduce unwarranted
fear of crime and improves the quality of life for seniors within the Elmhurst
Community.
Discussions and Concerns Addressed in our S.A.L.T.
Meetings:
- High cost of transportation in Elmhurst for the Senior population
- Home safety inspections & crime prevention seminars
- Pet Day and Elmhurst Police Digest at the York Convalescent Center
- Walk-and-Talks at Nursing Homes
- Networking system for reporting cons and scams operating in area, in
addition to, learning how the scams work and what to look for
- Developing intergenerational activities such as a "Girl/Boy Scout
Grandparents Seminar" and/or "the celebration of all ages through culture"
presentation.
- Home safety/crime prevention seminars
- Pet Day and Elmhurst Police Digest at York Convalescent Center
- Walk-and-Talks at Nursing Homes
- Networking system for reporting cons and scams operating in area, and what
precautions to take in case of coming in contact with them
- Developing intergenerational activities such as "Girl/Boy Scout
Grandparents Seminar" and "the celebration of all ages through culture"
presentation
- Bike Safety
- Safety issues in regards to down power lines and tornado warning systems
- Benefits of a Senior Health Care and Safety Fair
- Solicitation issues
- Information on various anti-theft devices (i.e. The Club, Lojack, Door
Jam)
- Free tax preparation centers
- Overnight Parking
- Discounts offered for the Senior Citizen population on cable television
- Benefits of home burglar alarm systems
- What do you do if you are victimized? An inside look at the procedures of
filing a police report.
If anyone is interested in joining S.A.L.T. or wish to have a seminar
done, please contact the Elmhurst Police Department
at (630) 530-3050.
