Alzheimer Society Dufferin County

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers

Fees

None

Executives

Carmelina Cicuto - Exective Director
519-941-1221 ext 102 * carmelina.cicuto@alzheimerdufferin.org

Contacts

Diane Cannon - First Link Coordinator
dianecannon@alzheimerdufferin.org
Jennifer McCallum
jennfermccallum@alzheimerdufferin.org

Languages

English

Area Served

Dufferin County

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

This program gives patients with dementia and their caregivers and family a direct connection to information and services in their community

Program include:

One-on-one and family counselling and support groups
Tips for navigating the health system to get the care they need
Five-part learning series of workshops tailor-made for families at various stages of the illness. Topics include practical information about the disease and daily living, positive approaches to care, strategies for challenges and how to prepare for the end of life.