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Organization:
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Alzheimer Society of Elgin-St Thomas
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Phone Numbers:
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519-633-4396
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-565-1111
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Fax:
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519-633-7028
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Address:
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County Administration Building
450 Sunset Dr, Ste 229
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5V1
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Intersection:
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Sunset Dr and John Wise Line
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Location:
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Central Elgin
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm * programs and services are available after hours as required
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Executives:
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Shelley McCorkell - Executive Director
smccorkell@alzheimerelgin.ca
Rhonda Duffy - President
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Service Description:
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Provides client and caregiver support services, advocacy, information and referral and public education and training * drop-in information sessions for individuals to learn about programs and services
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Caregiver Support Groups
- "Caring for You" is a monthly drop-in support group for caregivers of persons with dementia
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Early Stage Support Group
- "Living with Confidence" is a group for persons experiencing mild memory loss related to dementia * Registration is required, call for more information
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Education Programs
- Provides various educational programs for caregivers, families and professionals
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First Link
- Program to link individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia to a community of learning, services and support
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Safely Home - Alzheimer Wandering Registry
- A national registry that assists people with dementia to return home safely if they become lost
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Fees:
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Varies per program
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Application:
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Self referral - drop-in, telephone, email or from agencies
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias and their caregivers
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Elgin
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This information was last completely updated on 8/27/2012 |
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