Toronto Dementia Network

Alzheimer Society of Toronto's Programs & Services

For over 25 years, our goal has been to offer free support, counselling and information to individuals living with dementia and those who care for them. We are committed to increasing public awareness of the disease and advocating for services that respect the dignity of the individual.

Our programs and services are available for people with dementia, family members and caregivers, health care professionals and the public.

Counselling

We offer a free, personal, confidential service throughout the course of the disease. Our consellors are available to discuss any questions or concerns about the disease, such as getting a diagnosis, immediate or future care, family issues, communication techniques, caregiver stress and coping strategies. You can access this service by phone, email, in person at our office, or by having a counsellor visit with you in your home.

Family Workshops

Designed for family members to increase their understanding of dementia, workshops are offered throughout the year on topics such as the early, middle and late stage of the disease, caregiver stress, coping strategies, immediate and future care, Advance Care Planning and others. For more information concerning upcoming workshops, please consult the events page.

Support Groups

Facilitated by our counsellors, support groups are held regularly for persons in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease, and for caregivers of persons with Early Onset (before 65) Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia or Vascular Dementia. For dates and times for the support groups currently offered, please consult the events page.

Safely Home

Safely Home™ is a national program run by the Alzheimer Society in partnership with the RCMP, is designed to find persons with dementia who are lost and assist in their safe return home.

Dementia Specific Training for Health Care Professionals

Our Public Education Coordinators offer training programs for formal caregivers of persons with dementia who work in a variety of settings including long term care homes, retirement homes, supportive housing, community agencies, and private homes.
For more information concerning upcoming Enhanced Personal Support Worker Training sessions held at our office, please consult the events page.

First Link

This referral program helps provide ongoing support to individuals with dementia and their families from the point of diagnosis throughout the course of disease.

Forums

Forums are offered throughout the year. For more information concerning upcoming forums, please consult the events page.

Public Awareness

We offer free information sessions, education seminars and displays for community groups and agencies, businesses, places of worship and the general public.

Information Resources

Our Resource Centre has free information resources, books, journals and videos available for loan or reference use. The Online Catalogue includes material in over 40 languages - books, videos and the latest online resources. While our librarian will assist you in locating the information you need on any dementia related topic.

Our Website www.alzheimertoronto.org offers current information about Society programs, workshops and services, including special sections for persons with dementia, families and professionals. It also provides access to copies of our newsletter, Alert.

For additional information regarding our programs and services and how we can help,
please contact us at 416-322-6560 or contact@alzheimertoronto.org.

Toronto Dementia Network. 2007