Special Steps- Dementia Visiting
Summary
Location
Stratford, Ontario
When
About This Opportunity
Volunteers offer support and friendship to the client through ongoing regularly-scheduled walks or visits.
The objectives of the Special Steps program are to provide activity and companionship to the person with Alzheimer’s disease (AD); to assist in the management of symptoms associated with AD such as restlessness, wandering; to provide relief for caregivers and to increase the individual’s support network. Participants are matched with a volunteer on a one-to-one basis depending on the needs of the client/caregiver.
Walks in the community whether indoor walking facilities or outdoor (weather permitting). Interaction can also include a visit inside or outside living premises.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum Age
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check