Record #: BTN0082
Last Full Update: 05 Sep 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Burlington 289-837-2310; 
Hamilton 905-529-7030
Toll Free Phone 1-800-565-4614
Fax Burlington 289-210-6160; 
Hamilton 905-529-3787
E-Mail help@alzda.ca
Website alzda.ca
Contact Form alzda.ca/contact
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Communications; Email: communications@alzda.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Melanie Winterle, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator; Phone: 905-529-7030; Email: melanie.winterle@alzda.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

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

Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1982
Funding Provincial ; Fundraising ; Donations
Elections June

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

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
Hours

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

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Persons with dementia, their families, care partners and other health care partners 
 
CARERS program: persons caring for family members/friends living with dementia
Application

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

Languages English ; French ; literature is available in a variety of languages
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
4391 Harvester Rd, Unit 8
Burlington, ON L7L 4X1
 
View Google Map
Intersection South Service Rd and Harvester Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible - ramp to building with automatic door opener

Agency Overview


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