(Wilmington, DE. 19810) On Thursday, April 10, 2025, an 87-year-old woman from Brandywine Hundred did not respond to her routine Senior Roll Call phone check. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to reach her, including contact with her emergency contact, Senior Roll Call volunteers requested a welfare check. Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police arrived at her residence and found her conscious and alert, sitting on a chair in the enclosed rear porch but unable to stand. She had been there since approximately 3 p.m. the previous day, without food or water, and exposed to overnight temperatures that dropped to around 40 degrees. She was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Since its launch in 1995, the Senior Roll Call Lifeline has played a vital role in saving lives. It often assists individuals who have experienced serious injuries or health issues that have left them unable to seek help.
The Senior Roll Call Lifeline is a complimentary service offered by the New Castle County Police that calls its members’ homes daily to check on their well-being and ensure they do not need emergency assistance. If multiple attempts to reach someone are unsuccessful, help is dispatched to their home for a well-being check.
The program is FREE to all senior or disabled citizens residing in New Castle County.
For more information on volunteering or how to enroll in the program, contact:
📞 Senior Roll Call Lifeline: (302) 395-8159
