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Program: Special Steps Alzheimer Walking Program  
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Perth-Huron
Phone Numbers: 519-271-7991
Toll-Free: Administration: 1-800-265-5176
Fax: 519-271-7612
Website: www.von.ca/en/locations/perth-huron
Address:
40 Long Dr, Suite 111
Stratford, ON
N5A 8A3
Intersection: Romeo St N and Long Dr
Location: Southern Perth with multiple locations in Perth
Accessibility Notes: Community based program
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-271-7991 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca
Contacts: Justine Jordan - Program Coordinator
519-271-7991 * justine.jordan2@von.ca
Service Description: Volunteers are trained, supported and matched one-on-one with person with dementia, such as Alzheimer's Disease, living in the community * volunteers offer support and friendship to the client through regularly-scheduled walks at indoor walking facilities or outdoors (weather permitting) or through regularly-scheduled sit-down visits

Volunteers do not do medication reminders, personal care or housekeeping, or enter client's care
Fees: Free
Application: Ontario Health atHome South West area * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Listowel, Stratford, St Marys, Mitchell and surrounding areas
See Also: Fitness, Recreation, and Social Programs for Seniors

This information was last completely updated on 3/27/2024

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