The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
Site: Arnprior
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: RCC0020 | Last Full Update: 18 Dec 2017 |
| Description and Services | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Helps people living in the community impacted by dementia, by providing: * Guidance and support * Social programs and peer engagement * Education * Information and resources |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * call ahead for appointments as staff may be out in the community * after hours support for family caregivers is available through Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 |
| Meetings | Dementia Caregiver Groups (for caregivers only) : Arnprior - Kenwood Centre * Beachburg - Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre * Renfrew - Trinity St Andrew's United Church * Barry's Bay - Opeongo Seniors * Deep River - North Renfrew Long Term Care Centre * Pembroke - Miramichi Lodge Coffee Clubs (for couples): Arnprior - Kenwood Centre * Beachburg - Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre * Eganville- Seniors Centre * Barry's Bay - Opeongo Seniors * Pembroke - St. Timothy's Lutheran |
| Areas Served | Renfrew County |
| Eligibility | People living with dementia, their families, and those who provide care and support to them in the community, retirement residence or long-term care home |
| Application | Drop in * no referral, no pre-registration required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Caregiver Counselling ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Dementia ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Identification Devices ; Special Libraries ~ Alzheimer's Disease |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-523-4004 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-411-2067 |
| Fax | 613-523-8522 |
| info@dsorc.org | |
| Website | www.dementiahelp.ca |
| Primary Contact | Caitlin Brydges, Dementia Care Coach; Phone: 1-888-411-2067 ext 3125; Email: cbrydges@dsorc.org |
| Alternate Contact | Milton Fraser, Dementia Care Coach; Phone: 1-888-411-2067 ext 3126; Email: mfraser@dsorc.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Debbie Abbott, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-523-4004 ext 148; Email: dabbott@asorc.org |
| Primary Executive | Paddy Bowen, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-523-4004 ext 3109; Email: pbowen@dsorc.org |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Arnprior |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Edward St S and William St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1982 (Ottawa) * 2000 (Renfrew County) |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fundraising ; Donations |
| Accreditation | No |