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Address:
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c/o Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County
PO Box 1414
Barrie, ON
L4M 5R4
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Seniors Care Clinic
25 Museum Dr, Ste 175
Orillia
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Intersection:
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Forest Ave and Atherly Rd
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Location:
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Entrance through door at side of building to the right of front entrance of Leacock Care Centre
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Hours:
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Drop-In Day every Thu afternoon 1 pm-4:30 pm * at all other times, office visits by appointment only
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Executives:
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Debbie Islam - Chief Executive Officer
705-722-1066 ext 222 * dislam@alzheimersociety.ca
Laura-Lynn Bourassa - Manager of Education & Support Programs
705-722-1066 ext 224
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Service Description:
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Provides information, education and support to people living with Alzheimer's disease and their care partners * clients can access information packages, supportive counselling, take part in First Link Learning Series or drop in to a monthly support group
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
Other services include:
* Medic Alert's Safely Home Registry
* information and education sessions for persons with dementia and their family members
* education sessions for staff in health care facilities and agencies
* public awareness presentations
* resource library
* newsletter
Special Events and Fundraising Activities
* January is Alzheimer Awareness Month
* Walk for Alzheimer's, May 28, 2017, Barrie
* Tag Days held annually during the summer throughout the County of Simcoe
* Alzheimer Coffee Break, a nation-wide fundraising and awareness event is held in September each year
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Application:
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Call, email or drop in Thu afternoon * self referral * health-care professional referral * referral form available on website
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and care partners
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Area(s) Served:
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Orillia ; Ramara ; Severn ; Oro-Medonte and area
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