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Organization:
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Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County
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Phone Numbers:
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Orangeville: 519-941-1221
Shelburne: 519-925-4242
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Address:
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25 Centennial Rd Unit 1
Orangeville, ON
L9W 1R1
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Map
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Location:
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Across from Georgian College - Orangeville Campus
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
evenings and weekends by appointment
Satellite office: Wed 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Diane Cowen - Exective Director
519-941-1221 ext 101
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Service Description:
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Promotes public and professional awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Programs and services:
- support groups (ongoing monthly support group meetings, early stage, parental, spousal, as well as individualized and family support addressing specific issues)
- free public lectures and Information Sessions throughout the year
- stress management strategies - occasional series
- making connections program/Alzheimer Cafes - monthly
- friendly visiting
- First Link Program
- caregiver pathways support groups
- Safely Home-Medic Alert (wandering registry)
- volunteer training centre - use for community groups (capacity 30 people)
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caregiver well being centre includes: A lending library of books, videos and publications of interest to families, professionals, students and the public
Shelburne Satellite Office: Located at the Mel Lloyd Health Centre
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers
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Area(s) Served:
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Dufferin County ; Orangeville ; Shelburne and area
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