Record #: LON0849 | Last Modified: 12 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 27 Oct 2020 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 519-245-3170 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-7058 |
Fax | 519-245-3164 |
Website | www.vonme.ca |
Primary Contact | Debbie Burns, Program Coordinator; Email: debra.burns2@von.ca |
Alternate Contact | Claire Crookshank, Program Coordinator, Community Support Services |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Offers one-on-one support and education to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and their caregivers * available at the VON office during in-home visits, as well as through regular telephone contact Monthly caregiver support group meetings in Lucan and Strathroy Education - Workshops for caregivers * resource library listings includes current books, videos and publications * quarterly newsletter * annual Alzheimer's Awareness event Volunteer Respite Visiting - Regular visits to people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, for respite and companionship by trained volunteers Social Recreation Programs - "Walk with Me", "Tee It Up Golf, Intergenerational Art Program Moments & Memories - Support groups for individuals living with the early stages of dementia |
Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm |
Meetings | Caregiver Support Groups
Moments & Memories - second Fri of each month - 9:30am-11am |
Areas Served | Middlesex County |
Boundaries | Middlesex County and area |
Eligibility | People with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, and their family and friends |
Application | Call * no referral required |
Languages | English |
Fees | Free |
Agency Information | |
Established | 1906 |
Funding | Provincial - SWLHIN |
Site Information | |
Site Location | Strathroy |
Located In Community | Strathroy |
Address & Map | 274 Head St N Strathroy, ON N7G 4L7 |
Intersection | Head St N and Kittridge Ave E |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |