Social Recreation and In-Home Recreation Volunteers
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435 Windermere Rd
London, ON
N5X 2T1
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519-680-2404
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Toll-Free: 1-888-495-5855
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Application
Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
People with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

Fees
Free for registered clients

Contacts
Chelsey Roberts - Manager of Therapeutic and Social Recreation Services
519-680-2404 ext 309 * chelsey.roberts@alzswp.ca
Megan Fife - Manager of Volunteer Engagment
519-680-2404 ext 156 * megan.fife@alzswp.ca

Languages
English ; Spanish

Language Note
Spanish-speaking group in The Social available

Area(s) Served
Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Social stimulation for both the person living with dementia and the care partner is important throughout the journey of the disease * suitable for individuals with early-to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias * must be registered as a client and undergo a brief assessment prior to participation

In-Home Recreation - 12-week person-centred recreation and leisure-based program features activities delivered 1.5 hours weekly, on a consistent day and time, by a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or trained volunteer in the home

Minds in Motion® - 8-week evidence-based program that includes physical activity, and social and mind-stimulating activities for people living with dementia and their care partners * each session consists of 45 minutes of seated or standing exercise and 45 minutes of brain games * in-person sessions also offer an additional 30 minutes of social time * offers a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences

The Social - Weekly engagement, stimulation and socialization for the attending client, while also offering the care partner consistent weekly respite time for individual needs * activities offered within the group are focused on stimulating the six domains of well-being which include: cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual, vocational, and physical * clients attend the same day and time each week and each session is led by a Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator, with the support of trained volunteers

The Mixer - 
A variety of different virtual recreation activities that change weekly - word games, trivia and reminiscing * third week of each month is a session called the Chit-chat Club where participants spend the time enjoying meaningful conversation

All programs also offered in Elgin and Oxford Counties. Please contact the Society for more information
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About Us

Your partner in dementia care in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford. We provide programs and services for individuals, families, care partners living with a variety of memory concerns.

Last update: Oct 27, 2023: Suggest an edit