Support Groups

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