ElderFriends offered by Full Life Care
ElderFriends offered by Full Life Care
Ongoing visitation program matches trained volunteers with isolated elders. Encourages friendly visits (remotely or in person) two to three times a month. Volunteer and elder participants enjoy a summer picnic and holiday party.
Categories
Physical Address
1625 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-5pm.
Application process
Volunteer application and participant referral forms are available on the website or by calling.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
PARTICIPANTS: King County residents, ages 60 and older, who desire visits 2x/month, live independently and alone in their home and who have no regular visits from family. Does not serve seniors who have moderate to advanced dementia. VOLUNTEERS: Must be 18 or older, commit to visits twice monthly for at least a year and pass a pre-screening, interview, reference and background checks. Attend a 2. 5 hour training session.
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
Full Life Care
Provides integrated programs and services for older adults and people living with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities. Services include: care consultation, adult day health, mental health case management and ElderFriends Volunteer Companionship. Adult day health program for people with developmental disabilities focuses on recreation activities.