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Program:
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Social Recreation and In-Home Recreation Volunteers
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Phone Numbers:
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519-680-2404
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-495-5855
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Fax:
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519-680-2864
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Address:
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435 Windermere Rd
London, ON
N5X 2T1
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Intersection:
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Richmond St and Windermere Rd
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Location:
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London (North)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * some programming available outside regular office hours
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Public Contacts:
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Chelsey Roberts - Manager of Therapeutic and Social Recreation Services
519-680-2404 ext 309 * chelsey.roberts@alzswp.ca
Megan Fife - Manager of Volunteer Engagment
519-680-2404 ext 156 * megan.fife@alzswp.ca
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Service Description:
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Social stimulation for both the person living with dementia and the care partner is important throughout the journey of the disease * suitable for individuals with early-to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias * must be registered as a client and undergo a brief assessment prior to participation
In-Home Recreation - 12-week person-centred recreation and leisure-based program features activities delivered 1.5 hours weekly, on a consistent day and time, by a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or trained volunteer in the home
Minds in Motion® - 8-week evidence-based program that includes physical activity, and social and mind-stimulating activities for people living with dementia and their care partners * each session consists of 45 minutes of seated or standing exercise and 45 minutes of brain games * in-person sessions also offer an additional 30 minutes of social time * offers a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences
The Social - Weekly engagement, stimulation and socialization for the attending client, while also offering the care partner consistent weekly respite time for individual needs * activities offered within the group are focused on stimulating the six domains of well-being which include: cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual, vocational, and physical * clients attend the same day and time each week and each session is led by a Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator, with the support of trained volunteers
The Mixer - A variety of different virtual recreation activities that change weekly - word games, trivia and reminiscing * third week of each month is a session called the Chit-chat Club where participants spend the time enjoying meaningful conversation
All programs also offered in Elgin and Oxford Counties. Please contact the Society for more information
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Fees:
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Free for registered clients
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
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Languages:
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English ; Spanish
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Language Notes:
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Spanish-speaking group in The Social available
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Area Served:
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Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties
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Last Updated:
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10/27/2023
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=11962
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