Alzheimer Society Dufferin County
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: CWL0876 | Last Modified: 14 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 11 Jan 2021 |
| Description & Services | |
|---|---|
| Description | This program gives patients with dementia and their caregivers and family a direct connection to information and services in their community Program include: • One-on-one and family counselling and support groups • Tips for navigating the health system to get the care they need • Five-part learning series of workshops tailor-made for families at various stages of the illness. Topics include practical information about the disease and daily living, positive approaches to care, strategies for challenges and how to prepare for the end of life. |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County |
| Eligibility | People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers |
| Application | Call * no referral required |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
| Contact Information | |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Commerce Rd and Centennial Rd |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | Orangeville: 519-941-1221 Shelburne: 519-925-4242 |
| Fax | 519-941-1730 |
| info@alzheimerdufferin.org | |
| Website | www.alzheimerdufferin.org/firstlink.html |
| Primary Contact | Jennifer McCallum, First Link Coordinator; Email: jennifermccallum@alzheimerdufferin.org |
| Alternate Contact | Diane Cannon, First Link Coordinator; Email: dianecannon@alzheimerdufferin.org |
| Primary Executive | Lindsay Butcher, Exective Director; Phone: 519-941-1221 ext 102 |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects | |
| Subjects | Alzheimer disease ; Education |