| Program: | North Algoma Satellite Office - Wawa | ||
| Organizations: |
Alzheimer Society - Sault Ste Marie and Algoma District |
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| Phone Numbers: | 705-856-0000 | ||
| Fax: | 705-856-0336 | ||
| Email: | info@alzheimeralgoma.org | ||
| Website: | www.alzheimer.ca/algoma | ||
| Address: |
Box 587 Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 |
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Street Address: |
37 Broadway Ave Wawa |
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| Intersection: | Broadway Ave and Ontario St | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-3:30pm | ||
| Executives: |
Terry Caporossi - Executive Director terrycaporossi@alzheimeralgoma.org Clorinda Rancourt - Manager, Clinical Services clorindarancourt@alzheimeralgoma.org |
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| Contacts: |
Christy Reid - First Link Coordinator christyreid@alzheimeralgoma.org |
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| Service Description: |
Supports for adults with Alzheimer's disease and other related 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 Support groups and programs - Support groups and programs for people with dementia, and their families members and friends Volunteer companion program - Respite and companionship for a minimum of 2 hours a week by trained volunteers 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 activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease, and their care partners |
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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: | Wawa and area | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 6-26-2025 |
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