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Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation - Little Current - Naandwehgiigamik Community Health Centre - Geriatric Social Work Program

Geriatric Social Work Program

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B-12 Hill St
RR 1
Little Current - Manitoulin, ON
P0P 1K0
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705-368-0083
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Mon 8:30am-4pm * Tue 8:30am-4pm * Wed 8:30am-4pm * Thu 8:30am-4pm * Fri 8:30am-4pm
Last updated: Oct 29, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Self-referrals accepted as well as from physicians, family, community nurses & other community organizations.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Older Adults Only ; Indigenous Peoples Only ; First Nations Only

Contacts

Intake Worker

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Works with indigenous population within Manitoulin catchment area, experiencing possible cognitive and/or functional decline, dementia and other mental health related difficulties impacting on quality of life.

Provides psycho-social assessments, incl. financial, social, environment, mood, memory, cognitive, physical and mental health, as well as activities of daily living (ADL).

Services also include case management, advocacy, referrals to other agencies, support to caregiver/significant others/family.

Works in collaboration with aging at home supports and client’s circle of care.

Provides recommendations for intervention to enhance quality of life, counselling support and ongoing monitoring.

Educational support provided regarding advanced care planning.
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