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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers

Program:	First Link Program
Organizations:	Alzheimer Society - Thunder Bay and District Alzheimer Society - Thunder Bay and District - Alzheimer Services
Phone Numbers:	807-345-9556
Fax:	807-345-1518
Email:	info@alzheimerthunderbay.ca
Website:	alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/programs-services/fir...
Address:	1184 Roland St Suite 490 Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5M4
Location:	Located behind the Balmoral Business Centre building on Roland St at William St
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Contacts:	Brittany O'Dwyer - First Link Care Navigator 807-345-9556 ext 2007 * bodwyer@alzheimerthunderbay.ca
Service Description:	Links patient and family members through early referrals to community services for non-medical management from the point of diagnosis, throughout the continuum of the disease Connects individuals to dementia education training sessions Provides active follow-up and monitoring of patients and their family caregivers to assist in reducing the number of patient crises Works to reduce caregiver burnout and premature long term care placement First Link referral partners include: Community health centres Geriatric specialists Health Service providers Nurse practitioners Pharmacies Primary care practitioners
Fees:	None
Application:	Call for information, or download the First Link brochure and Referral Form from the website
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias Family, friends, and other partners caring for a person with dementia Individuals concerned about memory loss or other cognitive changes
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 12-4-2024
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