DEPARTMENT: Health Services
PROGRAM: Alzheimer’s Community Service Program
Description of Program/Service Provided:
Personal Care Aide Instruction—Alzheimer’s disease and the care of
A.D. patients. Training designed to meet in-service requirements.
One hour Alzheimer’s disease overview for initial training of new staff.
Advanced Alzheimer’s training for Registered Nurses.
Informational lectures to community groups.
Respite Care
Lending library consisting of videos and books.
Information and education provided to family members and primary care
providers of those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease.
Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 2:30p.m. at the
Steger Apartments, 15 N. Main Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048. Call 366-3335
for more information.
History:
The program is funded through a grant from the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Chronic Diseases.
The five-year grant began in April 2000 and has been extended through March
31, 2006.
Site Location:
Community Action Center North
Central Administrative Offices
17 West Courtney Street
Dunkirk, New York 14048
Phone: (716) 366-3335
Fax: (716) 366-7366
Days and Hours of Service:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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