Health care and medical in Edmonton, Alberta
MS Society - Friendly Visiting
Offered by Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Medicine Hat
Suite 150 - 9405 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2T4
In short
This is a volunteer outreach service designed to help combat the social isolation that may affect people living with MS in long term care homes.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm
- Who it is for
- Adults, Seniors
- Where
- Suite 150 - 9405 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2T4
- How to reach
- (780) 463-1190 · info.alberta@mssociety.ca · Website
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About this service
This is a volunteer outreach service designed to help combat the social isolation that may affect people living with MS in long term care homes. In many cases, because of the progression of their disease, people affected by MS are living in an environment designed for much older people.
The MS Society identifies and partners with long-term care homes that have residents living with multiple sclerosis and provides education and information about the program to both residents and staff. Residents with MS are then matched with a volunteer provided by the MS Society, who visits the resident on a regular basis.
Connecting with the MS Society and a Friendly Visiting volunteer helps reduce social isolation. Individuals with MS who receive friendly visits from volunteers report they feel less institutionalized, feel more supported, feel less socially isolated, have a more positive outlook, and are more interested in participating in other activities.
Who can use it?
People with MS living in long term care homes
When is it open?
MS Society - Friendly Visiting is open Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (780) 463-1190, email info.alberta@mssociety.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Edmonton, Alberta.
Suite 150 - 9405 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2T4
Suite 150 - 9405 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2T4Edmonton, Alberta
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