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First Link is a referral program to allow Health Care Professionals and Community Agencies to refer their patients and/or clients to receive additional support. You do not need an official diagnosis to be referred.
Mission Statement:
Working with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia providing connections to a community of learning, services and support.
Goals & Objectives:
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First Link is a referral program that will link individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia to a community of learning, services and support.
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First Link will provide access for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to comprehensive and coordinated services by identifying and reaching out to them as early as possible in the disease process.
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First Link aims to accomplish this goal by enhancing partnerships and linkages between the diagnosing primary care physician and other primary care providers, diagnostic and treatment services, community service providers, and the Alzheimer Society Peel.
The Benefits to First Link
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Increased effective and efficient utilization of community resources via our First Link Care Navigators
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Access to Dementia Care Consultants (one to one support for navigating and learning about Dementia)
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Education for care providers and/or those diagnosed
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Support groups and access to Dementia Care Consultants
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Stronger links between diagnosing physicians/health care professionals, Alzheimer Society and community service providers
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Overall increase in public awareness helping to reduce stigma
Referral Form Information:
To submit a First Link referral:
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Email: first.link@alzheimerpeel.com
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Fax: 905-507-1991
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Phone: 905-278-3667 ext. 314