| Program: | Social Recreation and In-Home Recreation Volunteers | ||
| Organization: |
Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners - Middlesex Office |
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| Description of Services: |
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 |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free for registered clients | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias | ||
| Application: | Call * no referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; Spanish | ||
| Area(s) Served: | London and Middlesex | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-680-2404 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-888-495-5855 | ||
| Email: | contact@alzswp.ca | ||
| Website: | alzswp.ca/programs-and-support/ | ||
| Address: |
435 Windermere Rd London, ON N5X 2T1 |
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| Intersection: | Richmond St and Windermere Rd | ||
| Location: | London (North) | ||
| Hours: | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
| Contacts: |
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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Your partner in dementia care in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford. We provide programs and services for individuals, families, care partners living with a variety of memory concerns.
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: May 12, 2025 |