Dementia is the loss of intellectual functions, such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning, impacting upon a person's daily functioning. It is not a disease in itself, but rather a group of symptoms that may accompany certain diseases or other conditions. Some of the better-known types of dementia include Alzheimer's, vascular, frontotemporal, and Lewy Body dementia. These terms may also be referred to by their new clinical grouping "neurocognitive disorders".
Support, education, and relief for caregivers become essential to optimize care for people living with dementia. Services are available that offer information, support, and respite care.
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These services are located in Elgin |
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Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners - Elgin Office
450 Sunset Dr, Suite 229, St Thomas, ON N5R 5V1
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519-633-4396
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Behavioural Supports Ontario - South West Operational Team - Elgin County Behavioural Supports Ontario Mobile Team
St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, 189 Elm St, St Thomas, ON N5R 5C4
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General Inquiries and Community Referrals: 519-631-2020 ext 5025
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Elgin Community Support Services Network
175 S Edgeware Rd, St Thomas, ON N5P 4C4
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1-888-866-7527
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Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin - Elgin-St Thomas Office - Community Support Services - Alzheimer and Dementia Visiting
175 S Edgeware Rd, St Thomas, ON N5P 4C4
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519-637-6408
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These services are located outside of Elgin, but provide service to Elgin. |
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Alzheimer Society of Ontario
20 Eglinton Ave W, 16th Fl, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8
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416-967-5900
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Behavioural Supports Ontario - South West Operational Team
Parkwood Institute - Main Building, 550 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6A 4V2
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519-685-4292 ext 42095
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