Today, the Alzheimer Society of Elgin – St. Thomas provides many services to directly help caregivers, families and health care providers. We provide one on one support to individuals and their families who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Assisting with improved quality of life for the people in Elgin whose lives are altered by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia (ADRD) is our chapter’s goal. Our role within healthcare is to provide training to professional caregivers so that they have the skills and knowledge to provide person centered care to their clients.
We are building a strong foundation of support, education and research for Elgin County residents now and well into the future. Quality of life belongs to each and every individual and we’re asking you to join us in learning, understanding and caring.
The Alzheimer Society
- is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to help Canadians affected by Alzheimer’s or a related disease;
- provides support, information and education to people with Alzheimer’s disease, caregivers, families, physicians and health-care providers;
- is a major funder of Alzheimer research and research training in Canada, both in the search for a cure as well as in improvements in care;
- is located in every province across Canada and in over 140 local communities;
- operates the Safely Home® program that helps find a person with Alzheimer’s disease who is lost and assists in a safe return home;
- holds a nationwide fundraising event, Alzheimer Coffee Break™, each September, to raise funds to support local Alzheimer Society programs and services;
- receives most of its funding from individuals.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President: Rhonda Roberts
Vice President: Jack Phillips
Past-President: Nancy Balsdon
Treasurer/Secretary: Rebecca Carey
Directors: Christine Fry, Dawn Burridge, Gord Hind, Sherry Walls, Linda Laney
OUR STAFF:
Executive Director: Shelley McCorkell
Support Services Manager: Jami Finlay
Events Coordinator: Chris Smith
First Link Coordinator: Wendy Francis, Shannon Galway, Laura Ladouceur
Public Education Coordinator: Stacy Wraight
Administrative Assistant: Sue Wakeling
To download the Multiservice Accountability Agreement (Funding Agreement SWLHIN) click here
To download Bylaw No. 1 click here