Victorian Order of Nurses
Site: Stratford - Gore St
Service: Perth-Huron Branch - Special Steps Program
Record #: PER2197 | Last Modified: 16 Feb 2022 | Last Full Update: 16 Feb 2022 |
Description | |
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Description (Service) | COVID19 No volunteer in-home visits but providing services over the telephone to keep regular contact with clients. Free service. Trains volunteers and matches them with people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease or another form of dementia. Volunteers spend time on a regular basis with designated Alzheimer companions. Walk together when weather permits. In inclement weather, volunteers visit companion indoors or walk in an alternative environment |
Service Details | |
Hours | Vary, call for details |
Areas Served | Perth County |
Eligibility | Persons diagnosed with dementia such as Alzheimer Disease. |
Application | 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 |
maryjane.macphail@von.ca | |
Website | www.von.ca/en/site/perth |
Primary Contact | MaryJane MacPhail, Program Coordinator; Phone: 519-291-5898 ext 4343 * 519-271-7991 ext 4221; Fax: 519-291-3141; Email: maryjane.macphail@von.ca |
Volunteer Coordinator | Ally Waddell, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 519-291-5898 ext 3; Fax: 519-291-3141; Email: Ally.Waddell@von.ca |
Primary Executive | Sheri Gilhula, Manager of Community Support Services; Phone: ext 4232; Email: Sheri.Gilhula@von.ca |