TRIAD Senior Health, Safety, & Lifestyle Expo

“The Will County TRIAD, in partnership with the Lockport Township Park District, the White Oak Library District, AARP, the Romeoville Police Department, the Lockport Police Department, and Walgreens is pleased to announce their annual TRIAD Senior Health, Safety, & Lifestyle Expo at the Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center at 55 Phelps Avenue, Romeoville .”

This free annual event is tailored specifically to the needs of senior citizens. Over 75 organizations and vendors will be on hand to describe their services and hand out freebies. New this year are half hour informational sessions presented by AARP, AARP Smart Driving, Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare, Homeland Security, Walgreens, and the White Oak Library District. Additionally, Citgo, police dog of the Lockport Police Crime Prevention Unit will give a demonstration as to how he sniffs out drugs.

The TRIAD Senior Health, Safety, & Lifestyle Expo will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center at 55 Phelps Avenue, Romeoville, IL 60446 on the corner of Phelps and 53. This is a free event.

For further information on this event, please contact Amy Byrne at the Crest Hill Branch of the White Oak Library District at 815-552-4278, abyrne@whiteoaklibrary.org,

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TRIAD means a three - way commitment among the chief(s) of police in a county, the sheriff, and older or retired leaders. They agree to work together to reduce the criminal victimization of the elderly and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to older persons. A major purpose of a TRIAD is to develop, expand and implement effective crime prevention and education programs for older community members. Activities center on both pre - victimization ( preventive ) and post - victimization ( victim / witness assistance ) aspects.

TRIAD works to improve the quality of life for seniors. By providing an opportunity for the exchange of information between law enforcement and older persons, TRIAD can also focus on reducing unwarranted fear of crime.