Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton

Site: Halton Office

Record #: BTN0082
Last Full Update: 05 Sep 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Burlington 289-837-2310; 
Hamilton 905-529-7030
Toll Free Phone 1-800-565-4614
Fax Burlington 289-210-6160; 
Hamilton 905-529-3787
E-Mail help@alzda.ca
Website alzda.ca
Contact Form alzda.ca/contact
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Communications; Email: communications@alzda.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Melanie Winterle, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator; Phone: 905-529-7030; Email: melanie.winterle@alzda.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Organization assists individuals and families as they deal with the personal and social challenges of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; by promoting education, advocacy and public awareness; and to support research into the cause, treatment and alleviation of the disease

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides education, support and resources to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and to their families

  • supports research 
  • maintains local support groups 
  • strives to end the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the regions of Halton and Hamilton

Services include:

  • forwarding of applications for the National "Safely Home" program for persons at risk of getting lost
  • resource centre, information presentations, support groups and counselling for persons with dementia, spouses, relatives, caregivers, professional groups
  • referral to related services including respite care, transportation, alternate housing, long-term care
  • diversity outreach to build links with ethnic groups in the community

CARERS program: eight group sessions focused on the development of effective problem solving skills and tools which help to improve communication and manage dementia related behaviour 

  • guidance and coaching is offered by clinical staff
  • for more information see here
Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Persons with dementia, their families, care partners and other health care partners 
 
CARERS program: persons caring for family members/friends living with dementia
Application

Call for information 
 
CARERS program: self-referral or referral by health care professional

Languages English ; French ; literature is available in a variety of languages
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
4391 Harvester Rd, Unit 8
Burlington, ON L7L 4X1
 
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Intersection South Service Rd and Harvester Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible - ramp to building with automatic door opener

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings Community Programs
InfoPod Sub Headings Caregiver Education & Supports

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