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Organization:
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Alzheimer Society of Perth County
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Phone Numbers:
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519-271-1910
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-797-1882
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Fax:
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519-271-1231
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Address:
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1020 Ontario St, Unit 5
Stratford, ON
N5A 6Z3
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Intersection:
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Ontario St and CH Meier Blvd
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Location:
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Southern Perth
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * programs and services are available after hours as required
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Executives:
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Debbie Deichert - Executive Director
ddeichert@alzheimerperthcounty.com
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Contacts:
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Sheri Gilhula - Public Education Coordinator
519-271-1910 ext 25 * sgilhula@alzheimerperthcounty.ca
Nancy Martin - Support Services
Listowel Satellite Office
519-418-1911 * nmartin@alzheimerperthcounty.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides support services for persons living with dementia and their partners-in-care, public education and training to long-term care staff * supports research * offers in-home or in-office consultation and support
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Education Programs
- Education, awareness programs and resources for health care providers and family caregivers on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
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First Link
- A model of care 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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Information and Support Programs
- Providing information, support and assistance to persons living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia
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Medic Alert Safely Home
- MedicAlert Safely Home is a national program designed to help identify those who are lost and assist in a safe return home. The personal information engraved on the identification allows police and emergency responders to quickly identify the person who has wandered and bring the family back together. for details on how to register call 1-855-518-3794 directly.
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School-Based Education Programs
- Promotes awareness of and acceptance for persons living with Alzheimer's Disease in their community * elementary and secondary school interactive and educational programs
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Fees:
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Varies per program
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Application:
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Professional referral including physician, CCAC, other health care professional * self referral via phone, fax, email or drop in visit
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Individuals concerned about memory and/or a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Perth
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This information was last completely updated on 1/9/2013 |
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