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Program:
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Special Steps Alzheimer Walking Program
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Phone Numbers:
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519-271-7991
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Toll-Free:
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Administration: 1-800-265-5176
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Fax:
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519-271-7612
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Address:
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40 Long Dr, Suite 111
Stratford, ON
N5A 8A3
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Intersection:
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Romeo St N and Long Dr
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Location:
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Southern Perth with multiple locations in Perth
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Accessibility Notes:
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Community based program
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-271-7991 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca
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Contacts:
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Justine Jordan - Program Coordinator
519-271-7991 * justine.jordan2@von.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Ontario Health atHome South West area * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Adults with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Listowel, Stratford, St Marys, Mitchell and surrounding areas
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Last Updated:
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3/27/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=10920
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