Organization assists individuals and families as they deal with the personal and social challenges of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; by promoting education, advocacy and public awareness; and to support research into the cause, treatment and alleviation of the disease

Provides education, support and resources to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and to their families

• supports research 
• maintains local support groups 
• strives to end the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the regions of Halton and Hamilton

Services include:

• forwarding of applications for the National "Safely Home" program for persons at risk of getting lost
• resource centre, information presentations, support groups and counselling for persons with dementia, spouses, relatives, caregivers, professional groups
• referral to related services including respite care, transportation, alternate housing, long-term care
• diversity outreach to build links with ethnic groups in the community

CARERS program: eight group sessions focused on the development of effective problem solving skills and tools which help to improve communication and manage dementia related behaviour 

• guidance and coaching is offered by clinical staff
• for more information see here

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Call for information 
 
CARERS program: self-referral or referral by health care professional