Alzheimer Society of Haldimand Norfolk

The Alzheimer Society of Haldimand Norfolk serves the community of Haldimand and Norfolk with offices in Simcoe, Hagersville and Dunnville.

Alzheimer Society of Haldimand Norfolk
645 Norfolk St. N.
Simcoe, ON  N3Y 3R2
Telephone:  519-428-7771 or Toll Free 1-800-565-4614
Fax:  519-428-2968
Office Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 (Monday through Friday)

TO CONTACT STAFF: View the Staff Directory for more information.

View our Board of Directors. 

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.

1   First Link

2   Public Education

3   Family Support  

4   Support Groups  

5   Safely Home    

6   Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant Services    

7   Resources and Links    

8   Services en francais    

9   Cultural Diversity

10 Caregiver Wellness Centre

FIRST LINK ™ Program  Return

• Connects diagnosed individuals with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia and their families to support, education and appropriate community services
• Gets you connected early and will support you throughout the journey
• Provides you with the opportunity to learn about every step in the dementia journey
• 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

• First Steps/Next Steps
• Care Essentials
• Options for Care
• Care in the Later Stages

Other Education

• Caregiving Why Me - This interactive session is designed to look at the impact of caring on the caregiver, changes in their lives and relationships, and how to take back the control they sometimes feel they have lost.
• Help with Long Term Care Placement

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)
• email

SUPPORT 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.

 

Journey Together  For the individual  diagnosed with ADRD very early in the disease process.

Mens Breakfast   Share thoughts and concerns in a relaxed atmosphere over breakfast with other male caregivers. Must Register

Caregiver Discussion Group (Friend in Need)   A group is for those caring for the person with dementia.

Just for You  Experience a soothing warm paraffin wax treatment for your hands, relax by being pampered, and enjoy the company of others 

Womens Luncheon  Discuss caregiveing over lunch in a restaurant.  

Times and Locations

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!  

• Click here to visit Alzheimer Canada's website, to read more details about the program, and to complete the forms online or download the registration forms to complete offline.

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.

 Click Here for more information

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
Cliquez ici pour plus d'information.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY  Return

For individuals we provide:

• Information and support in English, French or other languages 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

CAREGIVER WELLNESS CENTRE  Return

Located in Simcoe the CWC  provides individuals in our community with information required to support their role as caregiver and enhance their loved one's well-being.  Local groups hold support groups and educational sessions at the Caregiver Wellness Centre.