DAY PROGRAM

• The Day Program is for people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. It offers supervised activities in a home like setting, under the direction of professional staff who have special education and experience in the care of people with memory loss.
• Cost: A nominal daily fee will be charged. This will cover the cost of a nourishing meal and activity supplies.

RESPITE PROGRAM

• The respite program provides in-home relief and support for the caregiver of the person with Alzheimer's disease.

SAFELY HOME - WANDERING REGISTRY

• This program, once a person with Alzheimer's disease has been registered, will assist police, both locally, provincially and nationally in quickly identifying and returning lost or wandering persons to the caregivers.

COUNSELLING

Professional counselling is available over the telephone or in person. We now have a counsellor on Manitoulin Island. She can be reached by calling 705-377-4505.

ESPANOLA SATELLITE OFFICE

One day per month, VON, Espanola kindly allows our family counselor/educator to use their office in order that we can be more accessible to clients and families in that area. For more information or to make an appointment please call 524-2024 ext. 236.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Through various types of support groups, families and those with Alzheimer's disease are able to maintain and increase feelings of self-worth and control by sharing common problems. Through trained and competent leadership, members can experience emotional relief and are able to help each other cope more effectively.

For dates and times check Upcoming Events

For more information contact us at (705) 524-2024 ext. 243 

RESOURCE CENTRE

• An extensive library of pamphlets, books, video and audio tapes, are available for loan.

EDUCATION

• Regular public information sessions featuring guest speakers and videos on a variety of topics.
• Special training sessions and workshops for caregivers and professionals alike.

SPEAKERS BUREAU

• A trained guest speaker will come to your facility or group to speak on Alzheimer's disease.

FIRST LINK

• First Link connects you to Alzheimer Society programs and services, and provides information about other community and health care services. For more information contact us at (705) 524-2024 ext. 238.

LEARNING SERIES

• First Link connects you to a series of education workshops that discuss every step of the Alzheimer journey. The workshops focus on how to cope with a diagnosis, living day-to-day, caregiving issues as dementia progresses, coping with behaviours, and end of life concerns.