TRIAD is a program of the National Sheriff’s Association that teams local law enforcement agencies and senior organizations to work toward reducing criminal victimization and unwarranted fear of crime affecting older adults. The Allen County TRIAD was formed in 1995 with the goal of providing education, information, awareness, and resources to seniors in the county.
Learn ways to safely dispose of medications. Since pharmacies can not reuse or resale medications, any unused prescription drugs are considered the patient’s property. So what is the best way to get rid of leftover medications? For your safety, it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of recommended disposal methods. More...
All medical supplies and prescription medications should be kept secure. Even something seemingly as safe as aspirin could cause injury if used incorrectly. Medicines should be reviewed regularly to avoid possible problems with old medications, which can lose their effectiveness or even become harmful. More...
To avoid drug interactions, keep each of your health care providers informed of everything you are taking, including over-the-counter medications, and fill all of your prescriptions at the same pharmacy. More...
Flushing old pills down the toilet or throwing them into the trash can have serious consequences for drinking water and the environment. Bring your prescriptions to the following locations during the year: Fort Wayne Police Department @ Creighton Avenue, Indiana State Police Post @ Ellison Rd, New Haven Police Department @ Lincoln Highway, and Allen County Sherrifs Dept. @ Lima Rd.
Flushing old pills down the toilet or throwing them into the trash can have serious consequences for drinking water and the environment. September 26 is the day to bring expired medication (in their original bottles or packages) to locations for drop-off at these select Walgreens Drug Stores: Clinton St at ST. Joe Center Rd. W. Jefferson at Getz Rd. Bluffton Rd. at Lower Huntington Rd. State St. at Wells St. Lincoln Highway West at Brookwood (New Haven) Chapel Ridge at 10170 Maysville Rd. 1701 E. Paulding Rd. at South Anthony Blvd.
Every year emergency personnel respond to hundreds of telephone calls to homes where there is a possible emergency situation but are unable to gain immediate access. Registering in the Safe at Home Emergency Registration System will provide important contact information to emergency personnel before an emergency occurs. The information you provide is strictly voluntary and confidential and could save your life. Safe Home information is entered into the computer system share by police, fire and EMS services throughout Allen County. Enrollment is free. Download the attached application, complete the information and return to the address listed. You will receive a postcard confirming enrollment in the program. Information will be updated via telephone call twice a year.
