Victorian Order of Nurses

Service: Perth-Huron Branch - Special Steps Dementia Visiting Program, Stratford - Long Dr

Record #: PER2197
Last Modified: 05 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 31 Oct 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Program provides mobile individuals diagnosed with Dementia, such as Alzheimer's Disease (AD) who are living independently in the community with activity and companionship. Participants are matched on a one-to-one basis depending on the needs of the individual/caregiver. Volunteers offer support and friendship to the individual through ongoing regularly scheduled walks in the community whether indoor walking facilities or outdoor (weather permitting) or visits. Volunteers are screened and trained. The volunteer cannot do medication reminders, complete any personal care tasks, complete any housekeeping tasks, drive the individual's car or be a passenger in the individual's car.

Program available in Stratford and Listowel.

Service Details

Hours

Vary, call for details

Areas Served Perth County
Eligibility Persons diagnosed with dementia such as Alzheimer Disease.
Application

CSS Intake 1-844-482-7800 to sign up and/or call the Program Coordinator for more information.

Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Stratford
Address & Map
40 Long Dr
Suite 111
Stratford, ON
Canada N5A 8A3
 
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Intersection Romeo and Long
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-271-7991
Toll Free Phone 1-800-265-5176
Fax 519-271-7612
E-Mail Justine.Jordan2@von.ca
Website von.ca/en/locations/perth-huron
Primary Contact Justine Jordan, Coordinator of Volunteers and Visiting Programs; Phone: 519-291-5898 Ext 4337; 519-271-7991 Ext 4228; Email: Justine.Jordan2@von.ca
Alternate Contact Sheri Gilhula, Manager of Community Support Services; Phone: 519-271-7991 Ext 4232; Email: Sheri.Gilhua@von.ca
Primary Executive Angela Powell, Admin Coordinator; Phone: 519-271-7991 Ext 4231; Email: angela.powell@von.ca

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