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Program:
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First Link
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Phone Numbers:
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Orangeville: 519-941-1221
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Fax:
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519-245-1788
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Address:
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25 Centennial Rd, Unit 1
Orangeville, ON
L9W 1R1
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Intersection:
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Commerce Rd and Centennial Rd
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Location:
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Orangeville
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Carmelina Cicuto - Exective Director
519-941-1221 ext 102 * carmelina.cicuto@alzheimerdufferin.org
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Public Contacts:
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Diane Cannon - First Link Coordinator
dianecannon@alzheimerdufferin.org
Jennifer McCallum
jennfermccallum@alzheimerdufferin.org
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Service Description:
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This program gives patients with dementia and their caregivers and family a direct connection to information and services in their community
Program include:
- One-on-one and family counselling and support groups
- Tips for navigating the health system to get the care they need
- Five-part learning series of workshops tailor-made for families at various stages of the illness. Topics include practical information about the disease and daily living, positive approaches to care, strategies for challenges and how to prepare for the end of life.
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Dufferin County
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Last Updated:
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1/9/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=151974
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