Alzheimer Society of Brant
Visit our office located located in the heart of the heritage district.
We are located at 101 Brant Ave, Brantford, N3T 3H4.
Phone us at 519-759-7692 or send us a fax at 519-759-8353.
View our Staff Directory for contact information.
OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
The Alzheimer Society provides information, supportive counselling, and education to individuals with dementia, their care partners, and family members in person, over the phone, by email and in discussion groups. The Alzheimer Society also provides information, education and consultation services to community organizations and local health care agencies.
6 Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant Services
FIRST LINK ™ Program Return
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Connects diagnosed individuals with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia and their families to support, education and appropriate community services
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Gets you connected early and will support you throughout the journey
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Provides you with the opportunity to learn about every step in the dementia journey
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Connects you to Alzheimer Society programs and services, and provides information about community and health care services
PUBLIC EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Return
First Link™ - offers four separate progressive learning series and covers every step of the dementia journey
Times and Locations
- Driving in the Winter
- Caregiving Why Me
- Help with Long Term Care Placement
Time and Locations
Contact Public Educateion Coordinator Susan Cumings 905-768-4488
| Public Education Seminars - on topics related to dementia are offered at various times and locations. These seminars will provide you with an opportunity to hear up-to-date information related to dementia. Come and learn and bring your questions! Speakers Bureau Presentations - The Alzheimer Society provides presentations to meet the needs of a specific group or organization that is requesting more information on any topic related to Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, and ways to promote brain health. Learning opportunities for Health Care Staff - our staff will provide on-site dementia education to your staff geared towards your learning needs. Call us to arrange a meeting to discuss how we can support you as you care for those with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. |
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FAMILY SUPPORT Return
We are able to provide supportive counselling to individuals with dementia, their care partners and/or family members. This support can come in many forms, including:
- telephone
- home visits
- in-office (one-on-one or in small groups)
Contact a Family Support Counsellor in your area
DISCUSSION GROUPS Return
The Alzheimer Society offers ongoing discussion groups in order for participants to share common problems and to understand that "you are not alone". Different forms of discussion groups are available such as men's groups, women's groups, caregiver groups. People are welcome to these meetings at any time but are encouraged to attend education sessions first.
We are pleased to offer a discussion group to persons in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. Those who are in the early stages are encouraged to express their own feelings and to share their thoughts with others that are in a similar situation while, at the same time, benefiting from new friendships.
SAFELY HOME™ Return
This program is designed to help find the person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia who is lost and assist in a safe return. After filling out the registration forms, this vital information about the individual is stored confidentially on a police database. The information can be accessed by police anywhere in Canada. For a one time fee of $35, an identification bracelet, a Caregiver Handbook and ID cards are provided.
IT'S EASY TO GET REGISTERED!
1) Contact your local Alzheimer Society
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2) Click here to visit Alzheimer Canada's website, read more details about the program, complete the forms online or download the registration forms.
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PSYCHOGERIATRIC RESOURCE CONSULTANT SERVICES Return
The Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant has a strong knowledge base of the management of mental illness and dementias, including behaviour management. Their skills as a facilitator and educator can assist frontline providers in dealing with specific care issues using current best practice methods.
- Provides supports to staff in Long Term Care (LTC) homes
- Community Care Access Centre's and Community Support Agencies
- Acting as advisors, educators, facilitators and network builders
- Help to identify gaps and integrate services to meet client, resident, staff and family needs
- Operate in a continuum of care model and serve as a link between inpatient, tertiary specialty and community resources
- Enhance local knowledge and skills in psychogeriatric care
- Facilitate linkages to existing supports and services within the LTC/Community Support Service Community
- Provide education and training as requested
Assist and advise staff in the use of assessment tools and the development of care plans and interventions for persons with behavioural issues.
Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant 519-759-7692 ext 33
Hendrika Spykerman hspykerman@alzbrant.ca
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CAREGIVER RESPITE PROGRAM Return
This program provides professional homemaking support in the client's home in order to allow care partners a much needed break. The homemaking support provided includes activities such as: conversation, companionship and light meal preparation. Care partners receive from 2 to 4 hours of respite per week, based on need. The Alzheimer Society contracts this service to licensed, insured agencies in our community.
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RESOURCES and LINKS Return
Resource Centre - Books, videos, and DVDs on Alzheimer's disease and other dementia topics such as coping techniques and strategies, activities for the Alzheimer person, or placement issues are available to help both family and professional caregivers. Fact sheets, Alzheimer journals and other reference materials are also available.
SERVICES EN FRANCAIS Return
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY Return
For individuals we provide:
- Information and support in English, French or other language with the help of an interpreter
- Print material and audio visual resources in English, French or other languages
- Assistance in starting a support group within a diverse community with the assistance of a trained volunteer able to provide interpretation if required
