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Program:
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Education and Training
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Phone Numbers:
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519-332-4444
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Fax:
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519-332-6673
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Address:
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420 East St N
Sarnia, ON
N7T 6Y5
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Intersection:
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East St N and Exmouth St
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Location:
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Sarnia
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Public education sessions * group learning series * individualized education about memory loss and dementia * provided by Public Education Coordinator and Social Work Team
First Link Learning Series - Offers a comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, resources and support systems, spread over five progressive modules, each one building upon the other * participants are offered the opportunity to share and connect with others who are also on the dementia journey
Psychoeducation - Specialized group programming that provides valuable information, skills, and a space to connect with other care partners or individuals living with dementia.
Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) - Education curriculum that is currently being offered to care organizations throughout Ontario * education for frontline staff in healthcare on how to use person-centered, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill to challenging behaviors associated with dementia
Public Education - Sessions are available on a variety of topics and can be tailored to the group's needs * learn more about dementia and how to help make the community more dementia-friendly
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Fees:
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Varies per program
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Application:
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Call for intake appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French publications
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Area Served:
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Sarnia
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Last Updated:
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4/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=217065
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