Record #: PER2208 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 16 Jun 2020 |
Description | |
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Description (Service) | COVID19 - continuing to support the most vulnerable community members impacted by dementia through regular support telephone calls and email for those who have email * suspended face-to-face meetings including home and office visits * reaching out to the community by initiating support calls and monitoring office telephones daily * if emotional support is required as a result of living with or caring for someone with dementia to contact the Alzheimer Society of Perth County at 519-271-1910 or email at info@alzheimerperthcounty.com. Support groups are offered throughout Perth County at a variety of locations and times for people in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, as well as for family members providing care * support groups help participants connect with others experiencing the effects of dementia and to receive information on how to cope |
Service Details | |
Hours | COVID19 Office closed until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns 9 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served | Perth County - including Stratford, St Marys, Listowel and Mitchell |
Eligibility | Persons living with dementia or anyone caring for a friend or family member with dementia |
Application | Call for group information or visit website for group schedule |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Address and Location | |
Located In Community | Stratford |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | C H Meier Blvd and Ontario St (Hwy 7) |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 519-271-1910 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-888-797-1882 |
Fax | 519-271-1231 |
info@alzheimerperthcounty.com | |
Website | www.alzheimer.ca/en/perth/We-can-help/Support/Support-groups |
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Primary Contact | Hailey Di Diomete, First Link Care Navigator; Phone: 519-271-1910; Email: hdidiomete@alzheimerperthcounty.com |
Alternate Contact | Sheri Gilhula; Phone: 519-271-1910 ext 29; Email: sgilhula@alzheimerperthcounty.com |
Primary Executive | Debbie Deichert, Executive Director; Email: ddeichert@alzheimerperthcounty.com |
Mailing Address | c/o Alzheimer Society of Perth County 1020 Ontario St, Unit 5 Stratford, ON N5A 6Z3 |