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Program:
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Alzheimer Society of Kenora and Rainy River Districts - First Link Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-468-1516
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-682-0245
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Fax:
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807-468-9013
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Address:
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618 9th St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2S9
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Location:
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- Located at 9th St N in Kenora next to Luby's Restaurant
- Closest intersection is at 9th St N near Mellick Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Coordinates care, linking patient and family members through early referrals to community services for non-medical management from the point of diagnosis, throughout the continuum of the diseaseOrganizes and coordinates 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 placementMaintains statistics and evaluates patient and family caregiver outcomesFirst 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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals with Alzheimer Disease or dementia, their families and professional caregivers
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, 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=141789
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