Programs & Services
Our new "Early Onset" group starts January 13th, 2010 and will run for six consecutive weeks, each Wednesday from 1 to 3pm.
This group is for people under age 65 with a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease or a related Dementia. The program will be an opportunity for people to learn about the disease and meet others experiencing the same difficulties. Each week the group will participate in a hands on fun activity to maximize their capabilities. Registration is needed for this group. Contact Elaine Griffin for more information.
"First Steps for Caregivers "
Alzheimer disease is a progressive degenerative brain disease. Symptoms include loss of memory, poor judgment, difficulty with day to day tasks; and changes in communication abilities, mood and behaviour.
Please join us for these free workshops from 1:30 – 3:30
SESSION 1: Monday March 8th 2010 - An Overview of Dementia.
SESSION 2: Monday March 15th 2010 - Understanding the Brain and Changes.
SESSION 3: Monday March 22nd 2010 - Communication with the Person with Dementia.
SESSION 4: Monday March 29th 2010 - Responsive Behaviours in Dementia.
Please call to register 519-941-1221 or register by email Elaine Griffin
Support Groups - Caregiver support for individuals and family and early stage support for individuals with dementia.
Orangeville:
25 Centennial Road Unit 1
- New Start Early Stage Support Group email Elaine Griffin or call our office
- Caregiver Parental Support Group - 4th Tuesday 7pm til 9pm email Susan Stewart or call our office
- Caregiver Spousal Support Group - 3rd Thursday 10am til noon email Susan Stewart or call our office
- One-on-One Support for Caregivers email Susan Stewart or call our office
Shelburne:
Mel Lloyd Centre - C Entrance - Downstairs
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New Start Early Stage Group contact Susan Stewart to register
- Caregiver Spousal Support Group - 2nd Tuesday of every month 10am
Please register for all Support Groups by calling 519-941-1221
Relax & Renew for Caregivers Programs
We are offering a new program to Caregivers and have designed it to support you in maintaining your own well-being, as you care for your loved ones. Using methods that have been proven successful in reducing and managing stress (such as Breath Work, Mindfulness, Creative Visualization, and Movement and Stretching) you will have the opportunity to experience and explore how to incorporate the techniques that work best for you into your daily life, in support of your own health and well-being.
This Program is offered in both a Group format and in Personal Sessions. Series will run for 9 weeks. Please consider joining us. Call Susan for more information or to register. There is NO FEE for this program. Classes are Tuesday mornings 10 until noon. Please note: Registration is required as space is limited. 519-941-1221 or email Susan Stewart
Making Connections for upcoming dates and more information click here
Poetic Grief Workshop A series of workshops for anyone who is experiencing the grief of losing a loved one to dementia and want to explore the expression of those feelings. No poetic experience is required and writing or sharing is optional. It is a very supportive and safe environment. Please contact Susan Stewart for further information and to register.
Care Essentials A learning series for family caregivers click here
- Education for individuals & families
- Presentations, info sessions and workshops Staff & volunteer training for health-care professionals
- Public Education
- Volunteer Companion Program
- Matching individuals for sharing and caring
- Books Videos Information packages
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Safely Home Program - Safely Home™ is a nationwide program designed to help find the person who is lost and assist in a safe return home. Developed by the Alzheimer Society of Canada in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a registry stores vital information confidentially on a police database. The information can be accessed by police anywhere in Canada and the United States. Click Here for more details.
School Alzheimer Education Program
- "Remember Me" program presentations
- Hands-on activities for elementary and high school students
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