Victorian Order of Nurses
Service: Perth-Huron Branch - Special Steps Dementia Visiting Program, Stratford - Long Dr
Record #:
PER2197
Last Modified:
27 Nov 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |