(Wilmington, DE. 19805) On Saturday, January 24, 2026, an 83-year-old woman residing at Parkview Apartments in the 1800 block of North Broom Street failed to answer her scheduled Senior Roll Call phone check. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to contact her, the Senior Roll Call Officer followed protocol and notified the Wilmington Police Department.
Officers were able to communicate with the woman through the door and subsequently entered the residence. The woman was located on the floor, suffering injuries from a fall. She had been on the ground for approximately four hours and was unable to reach her phone to call for help. Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the 83-year-old to a local hospital for further treatment.
The Senior Roll Call Lifeline is a complimentary service offered by the New Castle County Police, which calls its members’ homes daily to check on their well-being and ensure they do not require emergency assistance. If multiple attempts to reach someone are unsuccessful, help is dispatched to their home for a well-being check. 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 program is FREE to all senior citizens or disabled residents of New Castle County.
For more information on volunteering or how to enroll in the program, contact:
📞 Senior Roll Call Lifeline: (302) 395-8159
