National Directory for Canadian Families

Support Groups

Support, information and education for persons living with Alzheimer"s disease and other dementias, their care partners, families and the general public services are offered via phone, virtually and in-person at home or in the office First Link® program connects clients and families to support and services by accepting self-referrals and referrals from community partners, family physicians and nurse practitioners monthly support group meetings for care partners offered in-person and virtually dementia education and brain-health presentations and workshops training provided for residential facilities, community agencies, students and other community organizations resource centre with books, videos and information circulars MINT Memory Clinic social and recreation programs, including Young Onset Adult Day Program, Minds in Motion® and Brain Wave Cafés Dementia-Friendly Communities program provides customer service training for local businesses and others to reduce stigma

Support Groups

COVID-19 Response Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, all programs will be held virtually until further notice. Regular ServiceProvides support, public and professional education, and promotes research to find a cause and cure for Alzheimer disease. Services include: Resource library Early stage support group Speaker program to community agencies and interested groups Family support/self-help groups to ensure caregivers that they are not alone Advanced care planning Memory Café - Support group for people with dementia. Meets twice monthly to discuss latest news and offer support to each other. Contact office for details and to join. Active Living - Combines mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer"s disease and other dementias and their care partners. This program is run once a week and offers a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences. Contact the office for details and to join. Minds in Motion - A community-based social program that incorporates physical activity and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs of Alzheimer"s disease or other dementias and their care partners. Contact office for details and to join. First Link Early intervention program - see separate listing for details. MedicAlert Safely Home program - see separate listing for details.

Support Groups

A series of group-format support programs that help family, caregivers, and individuals with memory loss cope with progressive cognitive deficits, dementia, or Alzheimer"s disease. Different groups are offered that focus on topics like coping with responsive behaviours, understanding specific diseases, caring for a parent, grief and loss, and long-term care.

Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers

Supports for people with Alzheimer"s disease and other dementias and their caregivers with a mission to provide meaningful support that helps people live well with dementiaSupport Groups for caregivers and persons living with dementiaDrop In"s: For caregivers and persons living with dementia to get together in a social recreation settingMinds in Motion: A physical activity and brain stimulation program for individuals with early to mid stage dementia and their care partnersCompany of Good Cheer: brings caregivers, people with dementia, friends and others for dinner, support and R&ROther services include: support counselling educational information, sharing and discussions about Alzheimer disease issues educational services for public and service providers presentations to community groups in-service training public and secondary school education program music iPod program

Support Groups

COVID-19: Office is closed to the public. All face-to-face programs have been suspended except for the in-home respite program. Referrals still accepted - see website. All intakes, counselling and social interactions continuing over telephone. Registered clients continuing to recieve any incontinence products and transportation vouchers as per usual.Provides services for individuals with Alzheimer"s disease and other related dementias, and their families, including support groups, counselling and education programs * promotes Alzheimer"s research and partners with MedicAlert Safely Home to provide a nationwide program designed to help identify the person who is lost and assist in a safe return homeContact office for further information on caregiver support meetings * offers a Speakers Bureau

Adult Mental Health

<p>The Alzheimer Society of Ontario is the umbrella organization for the 39 Alzheimer Society chapters across Ontario. The goal of the Society is to rid the world of Alzheimer"s disease.</p> <p> </p> <p>The society provides:</p> <ul> <li>individual support </li> <li>educational workshops </li> <li>support groups </li> <li>and much more.</li> </ul> <p>You are not alone.</p>

Support Groups

Provides information, resources, education, support and counselling to people with Alzheimer"s disease and related dementia and their families. Programs/Services include: Forget Me Not Social Club Inspirational Moments Mindful Music Minds in Motion Respite Program Side by Side Companion Program MedicAlert Safely Home Support Groups Information Resources

Support Groups

Confidential care giver support groups connect people who are supporting persons living with dementia. A safe environment to share challenges and successes and realize you are not alone. Talk to others who are going through similar experiences, increase understanding of dementia and develop and broaden coping strategies.

Support Groups

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto offers support, information, programs, and education to people living with dementia, their families and care partners, and health care professionals. Our goals are to increase public awareness of dementia, promote research, and advocate for services that respect the dignity of the individual and support people to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.Supports and programs include: free counselling, support gorups, dementia workshops and certificate training programs, care navigation and referral to other community services, active living programs (recreational activities/ creative therapy programs), and the music project.Resource Materials are available online and print materials are available to order.Services and Programs:Active Living Programs for People with Dementia and their CaregiversCARERS ProgramCounsellingEducation and TrainingFirst Link Care NavigationMusic ProjectSupport Group for People with Dementia and Mild Cognitive ImpairmentSupport Groups for CaregiversVolunteer Services

Support Groups

Education and support to caregivers including: One-on-one counseling and education Cognitive testing Family care planning Referrals to community resources and assistance navigating the healthcare system Suggestions for adapting to challenges Support groups Information sessions A resource library is available for the public to access

Support Groups

Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety issues

Support Groups

Individual and group supports for caregivers, including family and friends * provide education to learn and understand how to cope and care for individuals living with Alzheimer"s disease and other dementias * caregiver support groups run across the region * caregiver and community education programs across the region * includes Russian Language Family Support Group

Support Groups

Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety issues

Support Groups

Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety issues

Support Groups

COVID19 check website Alzheimer Society Peel for updates and reopening details in-person adult day programs and respite service (Nora"s House) open with reduced capacity virtual education and support groups staff working remotely to provide alternate supportsPrograms/Services counselling support groups caregiver support public educationAdult Day Program social, recreational and therapeutic activities personal care offered at four locations in Brampton and MississaugaNora"s House overnight respite care and short term stays capacity 8 (reduced capacity for COVID)First Link for individuals affected by Alzheimer"s disease and related dementias, their families and caregivers referrals to information, education, services and resourcesBehavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) -- call 416-803-4425 or email m.collins@alzheimerpeel.com provides behavioural health care services to improve the lives of older adults living with or at risk of responsive/personal expressions associated with complex mental health, dementia, substance use and/or other neurological conditions by: providing specialized behavioural assessments to identify the reason for the behaviour developing a collaborative care plan with strategies and non-pharmacological interventions to minimize the responsive behaviours providing clients and caregivers with education, support, counselling and guidance health care system navigation and transitional supportOffices in Brampton and Mississauga; services provided in private homes, retirement homes, long-term care facilities and hospitals