Elder Services

The Seminole County Elder Services Unit provides compassion and resources to the elderly and their families during times of need. The Elder Services Unit provides and maintains the following programs:

• Lockbox
  The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Lockbox Program was designed to expedite rescue services and minimize costs associated with forced entry into homes in the event of an emergency. The program provides a less intrusive method of entry and is intended to reduce the amount of time before aid can be rendered to the injured. The program is designed for persons who are elderly or disabled adults, who have health conditions that could be potentially life-threatening, and who live alone or spend extended periods of time home alone.
  • Lockboxes contain a key to the residence and are secured in an inconspicuous location on the outside area of the home. Access will only be granted to EMS Fire & Rescue and Law Enforcement Officers and may only be used in the event of an emergency.
  • Each eligible resident will have to complete a registration form that needs to be notarized and provide a key for the lockbox.
  
  
• MyMedID
  This worksheet is given in conjunction to lockboxes and provides first responders a list of current medications, emergency contacts, doctor information, allergies, etc. The worksheet is left with the homeowner who is encouraged to place it on the refrigerator so first responders can quickly locate it.


• RUOK
  The Sheriff’s Office will call the vulnerable adult each morning at 7 a.m. to check on their well-being. If an answer is not received, a deputy will respond to check on the person.


• K9-Scent Evidence Kit
  The K9 Scent Evidence Kit provides first responders with the scent of a missing/wandering vulnerable person and attempts to create a quicker response time for locating the individual.
  K-9 Scent Evidence Application Form / K-9 Scent Evidence Information Flyer


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  SCSO C.A.R.E.S. Program
  The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is fully committed to providing exceptional services to the Citizens of Seminole county, especially our most vulnerable. The Seminole Sheriff CARES initiative has been created to meet the needs of those individuals who may require special attention when involved in situations with law enforcement. This is a voluntary program, and it is offered to provide the best service possible to our community and to give law enforcement as much information as possible prior to arriving on scene to address the situation in the most positive and professional way possible for all who are involved.
  
  An individual may enroll in the Seminole Sheriff CARES initiative if an individual has any type of confirmed developmental, psychological, or other disability or condition, including but not limited to:
  
  
  • Autism
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Asperger’s Syndrome
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Dementia
  • Developmental Delays
  • Down Syndrome
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Immobility
  • Cognitive Disorders
  • Neurological Disabilities
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Speech Impairment
  • Vision Impairment
  
  SCSO C.A.R.E.S. Registration Form

For more information about these programs please reach out to Investigator Amanda Draughon at elderservices@seminolesheriff.org or by phone at 407-739-5514.


The Elder Crimes/Services Unit works with the Emergency Operations Center by identifying elderly citizens and vulnerable adults with special needs during natural disasters. If you are a vulnerable adult and need a special shelter for a natural disaster please visit this link to register for the Seminole County Special Needs Program: Special Needs Registration Form.

Elderly Drivers
Have you noticed that your loved one seems to be having difficulty driving lately? Perhaps they have received a couple traffic citations or have been involved in a few minor fender-benders in the last several months? Do they seem increasingly confused or even scared when driving? If you’ve noticed a significant decline in your loved one’s ability to operate a vehicle safely, you can request a medical review through the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and mail it to the listed address on the form.

Forms for Older Drivers - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (flhsmv.gov)

Additionally, per Florida State Statute 322.18(2)(a-b), drivers over the age of 80 are required to have their driver’s licenses renewed every six years, instead of every eight years.

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