| Program: | Education and Training | ||
| Organizations: |
Alzheimer Society Sarnia-Lambton |
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| Phone Numbers: | 519-332-4444 | ||
| Fax: | 519-332-6673 | ||
| Email: | info@alzheimersarnia.ca | ||
| Website: | www.alzheimer.ca/sarnialambton | ||
| Address: |
420 East St N Sarnia, ON N7T 6Y5 |
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| Intersection: | East St N and Exmouth St | ||
| Location: | Sarnia | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
| Service Description: |
Public education sessions * group learning series * individualized education about memory loss and dementia * provided by Public Education Coordinator and Social Work Team First Link Learning Series - Offers a comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, resources and support systems, spread over five progressive modules, each one building upon the other * participants are offered the opportunity to share and connect with others who are also on the dementia journey Psychoeducation - Specialized group programming that provides valuable information, skills, and a space to connect with other care partners or individuals living with dementia. Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) - Education curriculum that is currently being offered to care organizations throughout Ontario * education for frontline staff in healthcare on how to use person-centered, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill to challenging behaviors associated with dementia Public Education - Sessions are available on a variety of topics and can be tailored to the group's needs * learn more about dementia and how to help make the community more dementia-friendly |
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| Fees: | Varies per program | ||
| Application: | Call for intake appointment | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Sarnia | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 4-11-2025 |
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