Tele-Care Program
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The Tele-Care Program is a phone based Friendly Visiting program supported by trained volunteers who make phone calls to clients on a pre-determined schedule.
For more information please contact Catherine Davies, Coordinator of Volunteer programs.
Email: cdavies@alzheimerniagara.ca
Phone: 905-687-6856 ext. 544
Purpose of the Program
- To decrease isolation of individuals living with dementia and care partners in the community
- To provide some much needed personal time for care partners
- To share information on Alzheimer Society programs, services and educational opportunities
- To provide more timely access to services at the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
- To increase social interactions of individuals living with dementia and care partners
Program Criteria
- An individual living with dementia in the community who is connected to an Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region Family Support Counsellor
- A care partner of someone living with dementia in the community who is connected to an Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region Family Support Counsellor
- An individual who demonstrates a decrease in social involvement and engagement
- An individual who would benefit from increased social contact by phone