Introducing The Gatekeeper Program

The Gatekeeper Program is a nationwide program designed to assist vulnerable people who need help, but may be unable to get it for themselves. Many elderly and persons with disabilities live alone and have little contact with others. If they become ill or unable to function independently, they can easily go unnoticed and unattended. The Gatekeeper Program seeks to remedy the problem by enlisting the help of people who, in the normal course of their jobs, may have contact with the elderly or those with disabilities. A Gatekeeper might be a supermarket clerk, bank teller, pharmacist, utility meter reader, customer service representative, letter carrier, or newspaper deliverer — the list is virtually endless. These are the Gatekeepers who can help open the gates between vulnerable people and the social service agencies that can help them.