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Organization:
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Alzheimer Society Huron Perth - Stratford Office
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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 C H Meier Blvd
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Hours:
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| Mon | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 9am-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Cathy Ritsema - Executive Director
519-271-1910 ext 124 * cathyr@alzhp.ca
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Service Description:
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Support education and information for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their care partners * offers in-home or in-office consultation and ongoing support * assists with system navigation and advocacy, supports research
Caring With Confidence - Support groups for care partners and those living with the disease
First Link Learning Series - Provides education and information to people newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and family members through the First Steps program
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Client Information, Education and Support Programs
- Information, support and assistance to persons living with
Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and their care partners
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First Link
- One-on-one counseling and group supports for caregivers,
including family and friends
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Minds in Motion™
- Program for people living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and their care partners * provides physical activity and brain stimulation * offered for 2 hours a week in 8 week sessions * available in St Marys, Stratford, and Listowel
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Public Education Programs
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Education, awareness programs and resources for health care
providers on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) - Offers 7 hours of dementia care
training to long-term care staff which focuses on the meaning behind responsive
behaviours and strategies to manage behaviours
Public Education Presentations - Education and awareness presentations
designed for the General Public
Finding Your Way - Education and awareness presentations designed for
the General Public in relation to wandering, way finding and safety in and
about the community. Presentations and training available to First Responders,
Emergency Services, organizations, and businesses.
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Application:
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No referral required * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People concerned about memory and/or a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia
People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners
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Area Served:
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Perth and Huron County
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