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The Volunteer Companion Program is an in-home respite service serving Waterloo Region.

It provides caregivers with short term relief from their care giving role and provides recreational/social stimulation and supervision to people with Alzheimer Disease or a related dementias.

About the program:

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A volunteer visits from 1-4 hours each week at a regular time convenient to both the family and the volunteer.

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Volunteers encourage the participant to engage in a variety of enjoyable activities that are geared to the person's abilities and interests.

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Support is provided to the volunteer and family though close contact with the program coordinator.

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Volunteers are 18 and older, and receive 12 hours of initial training as well as ongoing educational activities.

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The program is based on the need for respite care and social opportunities.

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Participants must live in their own home with their caregiver and have Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia.

For more information, please contact Ike Veenstra by email or call 519-650-1628.

 

            

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