Empowering Seniors to Live Safer, Healthier Lives
What you don’t know could hurt you, especially when it comes to the safety issues affecting older adults. From identity theft and falls in the home to safety online using your smartphone, computer and the Internet, RSVP’s Triad program strives to provide you with the knowledge you need to feel safer and more secure in your home and in our communities.
What is Triad?
Triad is a nationwide program that brings together older adults, law enforcement, and the community to promote safety, foster healthy living, and reduce the fear of crime. Providing vital information on personal and public safety is key to our mission. We invite you to participate in our Triad events and Senior Planet technology classes.
Triad Monthly Educational Presentations
Join Triad for monthly educational presentations on vital topics like scam prevention, traffic safety, dementia care, and emergency preparedness. These sessions are held virtually via Zoom, making it easy to attend from the comfort of your home or office. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Suggest a program by emailing our coordinator at triadcoordinator@rsvpdane.org.
Triad YouTube Channel
Most of the Triad monthly educational presentations are available on the Triad YouTube channel. Below are some of our most popular presentations.
CyberSecurity, Privacy an AI for Older Adults
Beltline Driving Safety and Flexlane Operation
Neighborhood Resource Officers
Wisconsin Senior Safety Resource Fair
Triad hosts an annual educational resource fair featuring experts on topics essential to older adults, such as identity theft, community policing, downsizing, and home security. Past presentations from 2020 through 2024—formerly known as the Triad Conference—are available for viewing on the Triad YouTube channel.
Senior Planet Tech Skills Classes
Digital literacy is essential for staying connected and safe. A lack of technology skills can leave seniors isolated from family and doctors, while increasing their vulnerability to online scams. To bridge this gap, RSVP has partnered with Senior Planet from AARP to offer in-person technology classes at several Dane County locations, helping older adults gain the skills they need to navigate the modern world securely.
Triad Driver Safety Month
In partnership with AARP Wisconsin and Smart Motors Toyota, RSVP’s Triad volunteers dedicate September to driver safety. Because Wisconsin winters are particularly treacherous, being well-prepared is essential for staying safe on the roads. Our September events typically include a safety presentation, a free ‘Car Check’ vehicle inspection sponsored by Smart Motors Toyota, and a ‘CarFit’ clinic hosted in cooperation with the AARP Driver Safety Program.
How to Volunteer
Help us keep our community safe and connected. Triad is looking for volunteers to plan and promote our safety programs or lead Senior Planet technology classes. To join us as a volunteer or to participate in an upcoming session, please contact our coordinator at triadcoordinator@rsvpdane.org.