Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County
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Record Details
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Description & Services
Description	Alzheimer society * promotes public and professional awareness of Alzheimer Disease and related dementias * offers programs and services through:   support groups (ongoing monthly support group meetings, early stage, parental, spousal, as well as individualized and family support addressing specific issues)   * Free Public Lectures and Information Sessions throughout the year   * Stress Management Strategies - occasional series   * Making Connections Program/Alzheimer Cafes – monthly   * Friendly Visiting Program (respite)   *Safely Home (wandering registry)   * Volunteer Training Centre - use for community groups (capacity 30 people)   * Caregiver Wellbeing Centre includes: a lending library of books, videos and publications of interest to families, professionals, students and the public.
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; evenings and weekends by appointment
Areas Served	Dufferin County ; Orangeville ; Shelburne
Eligibility	Education and support for all ages
Fees	Membership - optional ; Call for information
Languages	English ; English - Speaking & Materials ; French - Materials only
Contact Information
Address	25 Centennial Rd Road, Unit 1 Orangeville, ON L9W 1R1   View Google Map
Site Location	Across from Georgian College - Orangeville Campuse
Intersection	Dawson Rd / Broadway
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Office Phone	519-941-1221 Shelburne: 519-925-4242
Fax	519-941-1730
E-Mail	info@alzheimerdufferin.org
Website	www.alzheimerdufferin.org
Primary Contact	Jocelyn Hunt, Education Coordinator; Email: jocelynhunt@alzheimerdufferin.org
Alternate Contact	Diane Cannon, Family Support Worker; Email: dianecannon@alzheimerdufferin.org
Primary Executive	Laurie Turza, Executive Director; Email: laurieturza@alzheimerdufferin.org
Alternate Executive	Robert Hamilton, President
Other Details
Funding	City / Town ; Regional / Municipal ; Provincial - Trillium Foundation ; Federal ; Fundraising ; New Horizons
Service Level	(50) Non Profit
Subjects
Subjects	Adults ; Alzheimer disease ; Caregiver relief ; Caregiver support ; Education ; Educational resources ; Fundraising ; Geriatric care ; Registries ; Seniors ; Support groups ; Volunteer opportunities ; Volunteering