Call * no referral required * accepts referrals from family, friends and health care providers * complete theOnline referral form
Eligibility / Target Population
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 Clorinda Rancourt - Manager, Clinical Services clorindarancourt@alzheimeralgoma.org
Contacts
Wende Diemer - First Link Coordinator wendediemer@alzheimeralgoma.org
Languages
English
Language Notes
Identified for the provision of French language services
Area Served
Sault Ste Marie and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Wheelchair Accessible