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Help For Isolated Seniors

By Wendy Morris, Celebrate Seniority

Celebrate Seniority offers two free programs that can assist seniors who are feeling isolated and lonely.

MultiCare Celebrate Seniority is offering a program called “Help For Isolated Seniors.” Contact for this program is included on the flier.   Below is more information about the program.  I will also attach the application forms.

The Senior Friend Program (SFP) promotes social engagement of older adults in Pierce County by pairing volunteers with older adults aged 60+ who are homebound and socially isolated. (In partnership with Lutheran Community Services Northwest.

Participants may receive:

• Companionship – in person visits
• Transportation – errands and medical appointments
• Activities – both indoor and outdoor

The Care Pairs Program offers tools, guidance, and encouragement. Unpaid caregivers will receive weekly check-ins from staff and help with:

• Resources
• Safety tips
• A listening ear

It is free to participate in both programs.

To qualify for both programs you must be:

• 60 years or above for Senior Friends
• Care Pairs at least 1 person needs to be 60+
• Lonely or Homebound
• Willing to participate in regular visits
• A Pierce County resident (not in assisted living or SNF)

Contact Wendy at 253-697-3005 or wendy.morris2@multicare.org at Celebrate Seniority for more information or to complete an intake form.