| Program: | Social Recreation and In-Home Recreation Volunteers | ||
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| Organization: |
Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners - Elgin 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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| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias | ||
| Application: | Free for registered clients | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Elgin | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 519-633-4396 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-888-495-5855 | ||
| Email: | contact@alzswp.ca | ||
| Website: | www.alzswp.ca | ||
| Address: |
450 Sunset Dr St Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 |
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| Intersection: | Sunset Dr and John Wise Line | ||
| Hours: | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
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| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/10/2026 | |||
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