CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions, or simply ‘CICOA,’ announced that it will receive 500 Ring devices to disburse to seniors living in Indiana. The organization will also provide Ring devices to those with disabilities and their caretakers.
CICOA is a nonprofit organization serving Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan and Shelby Counties in Central Indiana. The organization connects older adults and people with disabilities and their caregivers to the assistance they need.
President and CEO of CICOA Tauhric Brown thinks providing seniors with modern tech like Ring devices is great for improving their quality of life.
“Providing these groups with advanced technology helps increase their wellbeing and safety,” Brown said in a statement. “This collaboration between Ring, USAging and CICOA reflects a shared commitment to supporting the independence of vulnerable populations. We’re thrilled to be granted the opportunity to provide a service like this.”
USAging CEO Sandy Markwood echoed the importance of seniors having technology like Ring doorbells and cameras accessible.
“Ring is a technology that addresses critical needs of older adults by adding a layer of safety and allowing older adults to see who is at their door,” Markwood said in a statement.
The Ring devices will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis to those who meet the following criteria:
- Must be 60 or older OR a live-in caregiver of someone who is 60 or older.
- Must have written consent from homeowner to install the Ring device.
- Must have WiFi in the home AND a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet (This is necessary for the Ring App).
- Consent to partake in assessments.
Call the CICOA Resource Center at (317-803-6131 to apply for a Ring device through this program. Each device comes with a free lifetime subscription.
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