Take charge of your health
Program: Public Education Programs
Organization: Alzheimer Society Huron Perth - Stratford Office
Description of Services:

Education, awareness programs and resources for health care providers on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) - Offers 7 hours of dementia care training to long-term care staff which focuses on the meaning behind responsive behaviours and strategies to manage behaviours

Public Education Presentations - Education and awareness presentations designed for the General Public

Finding Your Way - Education and awareness presentations designed for the General Public in relation to wandering, way finding and safety in and about the community. Presentations and training available to First Responders, Emergency Services, organizations, and businesses.

Requirements
Fees: Varies per program
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People concerned about memory and/or a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other dementia
People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners
Application: Registration required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Perth and Huron County
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-271-1910
Toll-Free: 1-888-797-1882
Fax: 519-271-1231
Email: info@alzhp.ca
Website: www.alzheimer.ca/huronperth
Address: 1020 Ontario St, Unit 5
Stratford, ON
N5A 6Z3
Map
Intersection: Ontario St and C H Meier Blvd
Location: Stratford
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * programs and services are available after hours as required
Executives: Cathy Ritsema - Executive Director
cathyr@alzhp.ca
Contacts: Christy Bannerman - Public Education Coordinator
Alzheimer Society Huron Perth
christyb@alzhp.ca

Videos:

25th Anniversary


This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Jul 2, 2024

Update Service Profile


© 2025, SouthWesthealthline.ca

X


© 2025, thehealthline.ca All rights reserved.