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North Algoma Satellite Office - Wawa

37 Broadway Ave
Wawa
Wawa

705-856-0000

Fax: 705-856-0336

Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-3:30pm
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
terrycaporossi@alzheimeralgoma.org
terrycaporossi@alzheimeralgoma.org
Contacts
Chris Rask - First Link Coordinator
chrisrask@alzheimeralgoma.org
chrisrask@alzheimeralgoma.org
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
Identified for the provision of French language services
Area(s) Served
Wawa and area
Accessibility

Description of Services:
Supports for adults with Alzheimer's disease and other related 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
Support groups and programs - Support groups and programs for people with dementia, and their families members and friends
Volunteer companion program - Respite and companionship for a minimum of 2 hours a week by trained volunteers
Recreational therapy - Provides 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 - Offers practical advice, information and education on how to keep people with dementia safe
MedicAlert Safely Home - 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 * national website: www.safelyhome.ca
Minds in Motion - A program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease, and their care partners
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
Support groups and programs - Support groups and programs for people with dementia, and their families members and friends
Volunteer companion program - Respite and companionship for a minimum of 2 hours a week by trained volunteers
Recreational therapy - Provides 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 - Offers practical advice, information and education on how to keep people with dementia safe
MedicAlert Safely Home - 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 * national website: www.safelyhome.ca
Minds in Motion - A program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease, and their care partners
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Last updated: Jul 10, 2024: Suggest an edit
