MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Aging and Long Term Care is to ensure that Pierce County residents have available a range of community-based services that promote dignity and maximize individual choice.

WHAT IS LONG-TERM CARE?

Long-term care services provide needed help when disability or illness makes it difficult to meet all of your own care needs.

The help is provided by several agencies working together, to make sure you receive the services you need.

Besides Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and other local agencies are involved in providing long-term care services.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

• ADRC - Aging & Disability Resource Center (formerly Senior Information and Assistance) Provides information and helps connect you to community services for older adults.
• Case Management - Helps you get the services you need to remain independent and in your home. Nurses are also available to review your health needs and teach your in-home care aide how to best meet those needs.
• Family Caregiver Support - Provides services to help unpaid caregivers caring for aging parents, ailing spouses, partners, disabled adult children, or friends suffering from a debilitating illness.
• Long Term Care Ombudsman - Serves as voices for long-term care residents, look into complaints, and help solve problems.
• SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) - Provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington state residents.