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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MUS0089 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 17 Sep 2020 |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response Until further notice the following service changes will be effective: * The Parry Sound office will be closed * First Link Care Navigation and Supportive Counselling services will be offered by phone or online * Education events, support groups and Minds in Motion offered Online * Social Groups including Drop In’s are available online * Company of Good Cheer Dinners will be cancelled until further notice Regular Service: Supports for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their caregivers with a mission to provide meaningful support that helps people live well with dementia Support Groups for caregivers and persons living with dementia Company of Good Cheer: brings caregivers, people with dementia, friends and others for dinner, support and R&R Drop In's: For caregivers and persons living with dementia to get together in a social recreation setting Minds in Motion: A physical activity and brain stimulation program for individuals with early to mid stage dementia and their care partners Other services include: * support counselling * educational information, sharing and discussions about Alzheimer disease issues * educational services for public and service providers * presentations to community groups * in-service training * public and secondary school education program * music iPod program |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | COVID-19 Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm Parry Sound Satellite office: Closed Monthly caregiver support groups: ONLINE contact Pam Leeder, First Link Care Navigator at pleeder@alzheimermuskoka.ca or call the office for more information Monthly peer support groups for persons with Dementia: Closed Drop In: ONLINE contact Lynda Low, Coordinator at mim@alzheimermuskoka.ca or call the office for more information Minds In Motion: ONLINE contact Lynda Low, Coordinator at mim@alzheimermuskoka.ca or call the office for more information Public Education: Please contact Shawna Torkoff, Public Education Coordinator at pec@alzheimermuskoka.ca Company of Good Cheer: monthly meetings in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Huntsville: Closed |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District ; Parry Sound District - South East/South West Parry Sound District |
| Eligibility | Individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias and their caregivers |
| Application | By phone |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Membership - $15 / year (optional) ; None ; Lending library services are free, including fact sheets |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Bracebridge |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-645-5621 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-605-2075 Muskoka District and South Parry Sound only |
| Fax | 705-645-4397 |
| admin@alzheimermuskoka.ca | |
| Website | www.alzheimermuskoka.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietyofMuskoka Instagram: www.instagram.com/alzheimersocietyofmuskoka Twitter: twitter.com/alz_muskoka |
| Primary Contact | Pamela Leeder, First Link Care Navigator; Email: pleeder@alzheimermuskoka.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Jessica Verbeek, Support Counsellor; Email: jverbeek@alzheimermuskoka.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Trisha Soja, Resource Development Coordinator; Email: rdc@alzheimermuskoka.ca |
| Primary Executive | Karen Quemby, Executive Director |