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Program:
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Living Your Best Life - Primary Progressive Aphasia Services
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Phone Numbers:
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416-226-3636
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Fax:
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416-226-3706
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Address:
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73 Scarsdale Rd
Toronto, ON
M3B 2R2
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Intersection:
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Leslie St and York Mills Rd
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Location:
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Toronto (Banbury—Don Mills)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
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Public Contacts:
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Rumi Gutter - Manager of Social Work and Client Services
416-226-3636 ext 146 * rgutter@aphasia.ca
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Service Description:
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Offering education and support group for people and families impacted by Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) * group is divided into two components – Education and Training, and Family Support
Running for a total of 7 weeks, people with PPA and their conversation partners (family members or close friends) will learn about Primary Progressive Aphasia and its impact, as well as Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (TM) tools and strategies to support daily communication * Specialized Family Support Group Meetings are available in the latter component of this program, where the unique needs of those impacted by PPA area addressed
Ongoing Family Support Group Meetings are available to all family members following the Living Your Best Life Education and Support Group. Groups focus on continued support for family members affected by PPA
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Fees:
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$315
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Application:
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PPA Referral form available on website * Neurology Consultation note required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults affected by aphasia, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Toronto
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Last Updated:
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4/24/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=189833
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