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Organization:
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Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County (The) - Ottawa
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Phone Numbers:
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613-523-4004
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-411-2067
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Crisis:
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613-722-6914
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Fax:
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613-523-8522
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Address:
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2327 St Laurent Blvd, Unit 500
Ottawa, ON
K1G 4J8
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Intersection:
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St Laurent Blvd and Thurston Dr
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Location:
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Ottawa
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * phone and online support Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm
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Executives:
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Monique Doolittle-Romas - Chief Executive Officer
613-523-4004 ext 3109 * mdoolittleromas@dsorc.org
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Public Contacts:
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Carole Green - Director of Client Experience and Engagement
613-523-4004 ext 3131 * cgreen@dsorc.org
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Service Description:
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Supports for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers
A Dementia Care Coach provides expert support to improve the quality of life of caregivers, families and people living with dementia * works with people and families impacted by dementia in all its forms
Provides supportive individual and family coaching to persons with dementia and their caregivers, to support self-management goals and strengthen linkages between providers across the continuum of care
Seeks to recognize and respond individually to clients' changing needs through:
- Individualized care coaching
- Education, support and referral to specialized geriatric programs
- Navigation of the care system and referral to other community support services
- Strategies for self-management
- Assistance in reducing social isolation by connecting people to social programs
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Fees:
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Free
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with all forms of dementia, their caregivers and family members
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, and publications offered * French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Ottawa and area
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Last Updated:
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2/14/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=209117
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