COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Service Change: Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and home support continue. Volunteer visiting may continue via phone. Adult day program transitioned to virtual program model. SMART/exercise and falls prevention classes, congregate dining, foot care, caregiver programs and chronic pain management program are suspended. See Program Changes for more information.

Alzheimer and Dementia Services

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274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
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519-245-3170
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Toll-Free: 1-800-265-7058
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Fax: 519-245-3164
iconPath Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Last Updated: Sep 6, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

People with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, and their family and friends

Fees

Free

Executives

Debra Sewlyn - Senior Manager, Community Support Services
debra.sewlyn@von.ca

Contacts

Claire Crookshank - Manager, Home and Community Care
claire.crookshank@von.ca
Mackenzie Vickers - Program Coordinator
mackenzie.vickers@von.ca

Languages

English

Area Served

Middlesex County and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services

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, and Inter-generational Art Program

Moments and Memories
- Support groups for individuals living with the early stages of dementia
Last Updated: Sep 6, 2023: Suggest an edit
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