Elgin needs to follow Geneva Twp's lead
The City of Elgin has a mission statement that includes the goal of enhancing the community quality of life. A growing segment of the population is the senior citizens who live alone. Unfortunately family clusters are no longer a cloak of security for seniors because children relocate in increasing numbers, many times due to professional advancement.
Geneva Township provides their senior citizens with a daily well check phone call to enhance their sense of security and safety. I propose that Elgin honor its mission statement by providing this service to any individual living alone and requesting this service. It would be wonderful to follow the example of Geneva Township and to inspire other communities to respond to its citizens needs in a caring way.
Martha Klemenz
Elgin