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Alzheimer Society - Sault Ste Marie and Algoma District - East Algoma Satellite Office - Elliot Lake

East Algoma Satellite Office - Elliot Lake

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9 Oakland Blvd
Elliot Lake, ON
P5A 2T1
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705-848-8145
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Fax: 705-848-9528
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last updated: Jul 10, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call * no referral required * accepts referrals from family, friends and health care providers * complete theOnline referral form

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers

Fees

Varies per program

Executives

Terry Caporossi - Executive Director
705-942-2195 * terrycaporossi@alzheimeralgoma.org

Contacts

Wende Diemer - First Link Coordinator
wendediemer@alzheimeralgoma.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Identified for the provision of French language services

Area(s) Served

Sault Ste Marie and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Supports for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers

First Link
- Networking for people affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, to a community of learning, services and support

Education programs and resources - Education, awareness programs, and resources for the general public and health care providers on Alzheimer’s disease

Volunteer companion program - Respite and companionship for a minimum of 2 hours a week by trained volunteers

Support groups and programs - Support groups and programs for people with dementia, and their families members and friends

Recreational therapy - In-home personalized recreation therapy to people affected by dementia

Behaviour support facilitator - Assists caregivers to develop strategies for clients who are experiencing responsive behaviours

Finding your way
- Practical advice, information, and education on how to keep people with dementia safe

MedicAlert Safely Home Program - National registry that helps people with dementia to return home safely if they become lost * information will be shared with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police only for locating a missing person

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