Elders

We strive to ensure and protect the health, safety, and well-being of the Puyallup Tribe’s Elders.

Caregiver or Chore Services

Applicant must be (whichever is applicable):
• Enrolled member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians;
• Elder: 55 years of age or older whose ability to perform the normal activities for daily living or to provide for his or her own protection is impaired due to a physical disability or kidney dialysis; or

Companionship Services

Applicant must be (whichever is applicable):

• Enrolled member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians;
• Elder who is 55 years of age or older and has a need for supportive companionship; or

Transportation Services

Applicant must be:

• Enrolled member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians;
• Elder who is 55 years of age or older and has a need for transportation services; or

Services Provided

Caregiver Services (include but not limited to):

• Personal care: bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting;
• Meal planning and preparation;
• Housekeeping: linen changing, laundry etc;
• Exercise;
• Transfers and positioning;
• Transportation;
• Medication assistance, and
• Welfare checks.
• Chore Services (include but not limited to):
• Laundry and change linens;
• Light housekeeping: clean kitchen, wash dishes, take out garbage, sweep, mop, vacuum floors, clean bathrooms;
• Medical reminders and delivery;
• Meal planning and preparation;
• Shopping for food or other essential home items;
• Transportation (see full policy); and/or
• Mail retrieval and drop off.

Companionship Services (include but not limited to):

• Chores services as defined above and several hours after chore services are completed to:
  • Complete additional unanticipated tasks; and/or
  • Provide psychological and social support.

Applications, Policies and Procedures

Elder and Vulnerable Adult Services Program Application and Policies and Procedures can be obtained at the above address.

Please Note: Policies are subject to change during the course of the year.