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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MUS1553 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 17 Sep 2020 |
| Description | |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response Due to concerns regarding COVID 19, First Link Care Navigation and Supportive Counselling Services will be temporarily offered by phone or online Regular Service: Helps people living with dementia and their family make informed choices so they can live better with dementia at every stage of the disease * Assist you with identifying and accessing the information, supports and services that meet the individual's unique needs * Facilitates connections to education, programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka as well as other health care and community service providers. Provides: * one-on-one counselling * caregiver support groups * support groups for persons newly diagnosed * referral to community resource by phone, drop in, or home visit * First Link Learning Series Learning Series courses include: * First Steps for People with Dementia and Caregivers * Next Steps for Families and Friends * Care Essentials * Options for Care * Care in the Later Stages Each course builds upon the previous one to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, resources and support systems * Call for information and schedule of courses Other services provided include: * presentations to clubs, service groups and churches * training to professional staff * company of good cheer dinner program * weekly drop-in program * support groups * Minds in Motion program * music i-pod program * lending library * resource centre |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Due to concerns regarding COVID 19, First Link Care Navigation and Supportive Counselling Services will be temporarily offered by phone or online |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District ; Parry Sound - South East/South West Parry Sound District |
| Eligibility | Anyone living with Alzheimer, family members, caregivers |
| Application | Call * no referral required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Bracebridge |
| Address & Map | |
| 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: www.facebook.com/alzheimersocietyofmuskoka Instagram: www.instagram.com/alzheimersocietyofmuskoka Twitter: twitter.com/alz_muskoka |
| Primary Contact | Pam Leeder, First Link Care Coordinator; Email: pleeder@alzheimermuskoka.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Jessica Verbeek, Support Counsellor; Email: jverbeek@alzheimermuskoka.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Trisha Soja, Resource Development Coordinator; Email: rdc@alzhiemermuskoka.ca |
| Primary Executive | Karen Quemby, Executive Director |