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Elder spouses aged 55 years and older are eligible to participate in trips for free if space and budget allow. They must pay the required deposit, which will be returned to them during the trip. However, they will not be eligible for a meal stipend.
- Elder Tribal spouses who have been married for at least 10 years may attend without their Tribal member spouse, if space and budget allow.
- Because space is limited on the trips, Elders requiring a caregiver may be limited. If the staff believe an Elder may be too fragile to participate in the trip, they may be asked to provide a caregiver or participate in a more appropriate, shorter trip. We will be asking for a doctor’s release if someone with significant health issues signs up for the trip, this is a 6-hour flight, and we want to make sure everyone is healthy enough to travel. If an elder has health issues, or requires a caregiver, this may not be the trip for you to attend. There will be other smaller local trips that may be a better fit.
- Elder Caregivers: Only Elders who require a daily caregiver are eligible to have them accompany the Elder on the trip.
- Caregivers are defined as those who are being paid to care for an Elder, such as a Chore Service worker.
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The caregivers will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit towards the cost of the trip. They will not be eligible for meal stipends. All caregivers must sign a contract prior to the trip acknowledging their caregiving responsibilities and agreeing that if they do not fulfill the duties, they may be required to re-pay the Program for the cost of the trip.
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Due to a limited number of reserved rooms at the resort, it may not be possible to have a single room. If you are not traveling with your spouse or significant other, it would be helpful if you roomed with another elder or family member. For instance, a number of elders room with their sibling, cousins or close friend on these trips.
