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		The Tribal Elderly Affairs office provides assistance regarding home maintenance, grocery shopping and transportation for medical appointments. They also offer assistance for funerals, home relocation and advocates against elderly abuse.

v Phone Number:  (605) 698-4400                            

v Fax Number:  (605) 742-0604

v Email Address:  RomonaR@swo-nsn.gov 
 Romona Richter Ext. 313
 Bonnie Thompson Ext. 310
    

Mailing Information:
P.O. Box 907

Sisseton, SD 57262

Program Information:

Program Manager:  Romona Richter, LPN

Service Hours:  8:00-4:30

Service Area:   Lake Traverse Reservation

Service Description: 
Tribal Elderly Affairs assists with medical appointments for the elderly and non-elderly. 
This includes mileage and we coordinate with Indian Health Services for medical appointments. 
We follow up on elderly abuse cases immediately.  If you are aware of elderly abuse please notify Romona Richter
as soon as possible.

Other Services Offered by this program: 

Home Health Care
Provides assistance to tribal elderly members; which include personal care, light house keeping, monitoring medications,
checking oxygen levels, vital signs.

    Contact Information:
        Home Health Care Ext. 314

        Home Health Care Workers:
        Donna James
        Marva Shepherd
        Darla King
        Arlene Spider