Record #:
MUS0735
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
06 Oct 2022
Description
| Description (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 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 Company of Good Cheer: brings caregivers, people with dementia, friends and others for dinner, support and R&R Other services include:
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Service Details
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm Parry Sound Satellite office: Closed For programs and services please call the office for more information or contact by emails listed below: Monthly caregiver support groups: Grace LeClaire at support@alzheimermuskoka.ca First Link: Pam Leeder, First Link Care Navigator at pleeder@alzheimermuskoka.ca Monthly peer support groups for persons with Dementia: Pam Leeder, First Link Care Navigator at pleeder@alzheimermuskoka.ca Online Drop In: Grace LeClaire at support@alzheimermuskoka.ca Minds In Motion: Lynda Low, Coordinator at mim@alzheimermuskoka.ca Public Education: Public Education Coordinator Shawna Torkoff at pec@alzheimermuskoka.ca and Michael Schneider at dfc@alzheimermuskoka.ca Company of Good Cheer: Closed |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District ; Parry Sound District ; South East/South West Parry Sound District |
| Eligibility | Individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias, their caregivers and the community. |
| Application | By phone or email, no referral required. |
| Languages | English; French |
| Fees | Membership - $15 / year (optional); Lending library services are free, including fact sheets. |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Bracebridge |
| Address & Map | 440 Ecclestone Dr Unit 17A Bracebridge, ON Canada P1L 1Z6 |
| Intersection | Ecclestone Dr and Lagoon Ln |
| 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: https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietyofMuskoka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alzheimersocietyofmuskoka Twitter: https://twitter.com/alz_muskoka |
| Primary Contact | Pamela Leeder, First Link Care Navigator; Email: pleeder@alzheimermuskoka.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Martha Coburn, Office Coordinator |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Emily Tingey, Community Engagement Coordinator; Email: cec@alzheimermuskoka.ca |
| Mailing Address | 440 Ecclestone Dr Unit 17A Bracebridge, ON Canada P1L 1Z6 |