Rise
& Shine
Program
The Rise and Shine Program provides a safety net for seniors and adults with disabilities who live alone. The client calls into a special phone number at a specific time. This program ensures each client has someone to check-in with daily.
Program Details
Client's Responsibilities
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Client must register for this program
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Client is responsible for calling in every day before 11:00 am
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Client will reach an answering machine
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Leave their name and the town they live in only (ex: “Hi, this is Jane from Osceola checking in.”)
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Client will not be connected to a live person (do not leave additional information)
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Client should not expect a call back
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Client is responsible, in advance, to let Interfaith know they will be away from your home for a full day or more
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Therefore no call will be expected
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Notify Interfaith Caregivers to be removed from this service
In the case, when the client does not call-in by 11:00 am, follow-up procedures are activated*
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Staff will call the client to see if they are OK
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If client can not be reached, Interfaith will contact the person the client listed as the Local Emergency Contact
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Local Emergency Contact must have a key to client's home
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If client's Local Emergency Contact is unable to connect with client, Interfaith will contact a family member or friend - if different than the person with the key
*If the client frequently forgets to call-in, we may request that the client no longer use the service. Instead, we will find other resources.
For more information or questions, please call (715) 483-8500 to have a client service application mailed to you.