| Organization: | Alzheimer Society - Sault Ste Marie and Algoma District | ||||
| Phone Numbers: | 705-942-2195 | ||||
| Fax: | 705-256-6777 | ||||
| Email: | info@alzheimeralgoma.org | ||||
| Website: | www.alzheimer.ca/algoma | ||||
| Address: |
61 Great Northern Rd Sault Ste Marie, ON P6B 4Y8 |
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| Intersection: | Champlain St and Great Northern Rd | ||||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||||
| Executives: |
Terry Caporossi - Executive Director terrycaporossi@alzheimeralgoma.org Clorinda Rancourt - Manager, Clinical Services clorindarancourt@alzheimeralgoma.org |
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| Service Description: |
Supports for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers First Link - Networking for people affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, to a community of learning, services and support * one-on-one counselling * caregiver support groups * referral to community resources by phone, drop in, or home visit * First Link Learning Series offered regularly in various locations Education Programs and Resources - Education, awareness programs, and resources for the general public and health care providers on Alzheimer's disease Support Groups and Programs - Support groups and programs for people with dementia, and their families members and friends Recreational therapy - Provides in-home personalized recreation therapy to people affected by dementia Behaviour support facilitator - Assists caregivers to develop strategies for clients who are experiencing responsive behaviours Finding Your Way - Offers practical advice, information, and education on how to keep people with dementia safe MedicAlert Safely Home - National registry that helps people with dementia to return home safely if they become lost * information will be shared with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police only for locating a missing person * national website: www.safelyhome.ca Minds in Motion - A program that combines physical, cognitive and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their care partners * this program runs once a week for eight weeks Walking Program - For individuals in early to middle stages of dementia and their care partner to enjoy the outdoors, excercise and socialize with friends * every Wednesday 2:30pm-4:30pm Coffee Club - You and your care partner are invited to join together and connect with friends. Drop in at our Alzheimer Society office every Tuesday 10:30am-12noon Music and Song - Join us for an afternoon of Music and Song * Please call the Alzheimer Society Office for a list of dates and times for this program Services and Programs: |
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| Fees: | Varies per program | ||||
| Application: | Call * no referral required * accepts referrals from family, friends and health care providers * complete theOnline referral form | ||||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers | ||||
| Languages: | English ; French | ||||
| Area(s) Served: | Sault Ste Marie and area | ||||
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This information was last completely updated on: 6-26-2025 |
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