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Program:
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Alzheimer Society - Thunder Bay and District - First Link Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-345-9556
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Fax:
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807-345-1518
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Address:
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1184 Roland St Suite 490
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5M4
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Location:
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Located behind the Balmoral Business Centre building on Roland St at William St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Brittany O'Dwyer - First Link Care Navigator
807-345-9556 ext 2007 * bodwyer@alzheimerthunderbay.ca
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Service Description:
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Links patient and family members through early referrals to community services for non-medical management from the point of diagnosis, throughout the continuum of the diseaseConnects individuals to dementia education training sessionsProvides active follow-up and monitoring of patients and their family caregivers to assist in reducing the number of patient crisesWorks to reduce caregiver burnout and premature long term care placementFirst Link referral partners include:- Community health centres
- Geriatric specialists
- Health Service providers
- Nurse practitioners
- Pharmacies
- Primary care practitioners
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information, or download the First Link brochure and Referral Form from the website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias
- Family, friends, and other partners caring for a person with dementia
- Individuals concerned about memory loss or other cognitive changes
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, District of Thunder Bay, Northern
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Last Updated:
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12/4/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141426
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