Alzheimer Society of York Region - Caregiver Support, Counselling and Education

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Disease specific eligibilty Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (progressive, irreversible) e.g. Vascular dementia, Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, etc.

Fees

None

Contacts

Vanessa Kwok - Social Worker
vkwok@alzeimer-york.com

Languages

English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Urdu

Area Served

York Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Conducting assessments, planning, coordinating services and ongoing monitoring to meet the needs, goals and expected outcomes for those living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and their caregivers * provide education around the disease process * help connect to other services in the community * one-on-one counselling to provide emotional support to caregivers * First Link Caregiver education series run across the region

Meetings:

Meet with your peer virtually to share information on coping with, and caring for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias using Zoom * Zoom meeting ID and password will be provided upon confirmation or registration. Contact 1-888-414-5550 if you are new to this.

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