| Program: | East Algoma Satellite Office - Elliot Lake | ||
| Organizations: |
Alzheimer Society - Sault Ste Marie and Algoma District |
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| Phone Numbers: | 705-848-8145 | ||
| Fax: | 705-848-9528 | ||
| Email: | info@alzheimeralgoma.org | ||
| Website: | www.alzheimer.ca/algoma | ||
| Address: |
9 Oakland Blvd Elliot Lake, ON P5A 2T1 |
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| Intersection: | Mountain Rd and Hwy 108 | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
| Executives: |
Terry Caporossi - Executive Director 705-942-2195 * terrycaporossi@alzheimeralgoma.org Clorinda Rancourt - Manager, Clinical Services clorindarancourt@alzheimeralgoma.org |
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| Contacts: |
Wende Diemer - First Link Coordinator wendediemer@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 Education programs and resources - Education, awareness programs, and resources for the general public and health care providers on Alzheimer’s disease Volunteer companion program - Respite and companionship for a minimum of 2 hours a week by trained volunteers Support groups and programs - Support groups and programs for people with dementia, and their families members and friends Recreational therapy - 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 - Practical advice, information, and education on how to keep people with dementia safe MedicAlert Safely Home Program - 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 |
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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 | ||
| 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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