Programs & Services
Our Early Onset group 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.
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 - Elaine Griffin
- Caregiver Parental Support Group - last Thursday 6:30pm til 8:30pm - Susan Stewart
- Caregiver Spousal Support Group - 3rd Thursday 10am til noon - Susan Stewart
- One-on-One Support for Caregivers - Susan Stewart
- Men's Group - Susan Stewart
Shelburne:
Dufferin Oaks - Board Room - 151 Centre Street, Shelburne, ON
- Caregiver Support Group - 2nd Wednesday of every month 10am - 12pm - Susan Stewart
Please register for all Support Groups by calling 519-941-1221
Family Caregiver Series
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 7:00pm – 9:00pm
SESSION 1: Thursday
September 16th 2010 - An Overview of Dementia.
SESSION 2: Tuesday September 21st 2010 - Understanding the Brain and Changes.
SESSION 3: Tuesday September 28th 2010 - Communication with the Person with Dementia.
SESSION 4: Tuesday October 5th 2010 - Responsive Behaviours in Dementia.
Please call to register 519-941-1221 or register by email Elaine Griffin
Relax & Renew for Caregivers Program
We offer a 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. 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 for more information.
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
- Newsletters
Safely Home Program - Safely Home™ is a nationwide program designed to locate 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, it is a registry that 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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