WHAT'S NEW... In Perth County

The Latest News...

"Fore the Memories" 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament - on June 1, 2009 we had our biggest ever golf tournament and raised approximately $14,000! We would like to thank the golfers, sponsors and donors for tremendous support.

PHOTOS ARE NOW ONLINE! Click here:

http://www.ont-home-health.on.ca/images/alz_tourn/index.htm
All 100+ photos appear here but in lower resolution (suitable for online viewing)

or...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39321368@N06/sets/72157619476513571/
Only select photos appear here (not all) but they are available in high resolution suitable for printing...

Services expand in Perth!- We now have satelite offices in Listowel and St. Marys.

Nancy Martin is provding supprt to the Listowel area.
820 Main St East
Listowel, ON
519-418-1911
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. or by appointment

Sheri Gilhula is providing support to St. Marys
317 James South
St. Marys, ON
Telephone: 519-284-3272 or Toll Free: 1-888-797-1882
Fax: 519-271-1231

Office Hours: Tuesday 9:15 to 12:15 or by appointment

First Link Learning Series-As a member of the Support Services team, the First Link Co-ordinator connects newly diagnosed individuals and families with Society and community services through the First Link Program. A key element of the program is the progressive First Link Learning Series. Topics include Next Steps For Families-Care Essentials, Options for Care, Care in Later Stages, as well as a Next Steps course designed for newly diagnosed individuals. Please call Trish for further details.

Safely Home-Wandering Persons Registry-UPDATE! The Safely Home-Wandering Persons Registry is a national program designed to collect and store confidential information and physical characteristics of those at risk of becoming lost. The fee for registration has increased from $25.00, to $35.00. This one-time fee includes a bracelet, wallet ID cards, and information letter. To register your family member, or to update current contact information, please contact Sheri at the Society office or go to www.safelyhome.ca

CARING WITH CONFIDENCE Support Groups-Did you know that there are support groups running in Stratford, St. Marys, Milverton, Mitchell, and Listowel? Click on our Upcoming Events page for schedules.

Soup's On-Thank you to everyone who supported Soup's On 2009. This year's event was a tremendous success, raising more than ever before! Special thanks to the numerous volunteers and soup makers who worked so hard; it would not have been such a "soup'er" day without each of you!