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Alzheimer Society of TorontoAddress: 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th floor, Toronto, M4R 1K8Phone: 416-322-6560 Fax: 416-322-6656 Email: write@alzheimertoronto.org Website: www.alzheimertoronto.org Major Intersection: Yonge St - Eglinton Ave W. Map: www.dementiatoronto.org/locationmaps/AlzheimerTorontoNew.htm LHIN: Toronto Central LHIN Subregion: North Central Predominant Culture: |
| Bereavement Counselling | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free service. |
| Population Served: | Persons with dementia, their caregivers, family and friends. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | Our counselling services are provided by Registered Social Workers.
Individual or family counselling is available for those who are experiencing grief as a result of dementia symptoms or the loss of a person with dementia. Referrals can be made to the counselling program as required. These services are available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by phone, office appointment and limited outreach. |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
| Case Management | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free service. |
| Population Served: | For persons with dementia and their caregivers. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | Our counselling services are provided by Registered Social Workers.
Counsellors provide limited case management, including support, education and referral to dementia specific and dementia friendly supportive services. These services are available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by phone, office appointment and limited outreach. |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
| Crisis Support and Assistance | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free service. |
| Population Served: | For persons with dementia and their caregivers. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | Our counselling services are provided by Registered Social Workers.
Counselling services are available to individuals experiencing a dementia-related crisis. These services are available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
| Dementia Specific Counselling | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free service. |
| Population Served: | Persons with dementia, their caregivers, family, friends, professionals and the general public. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | Our counselling services are provided by Registered Social Workers.
Counselling is available on a variety of issues such as how a diagnosis is made, understanding the disease, immediate and future care of the person with dementia, family concerns, stress management and coping strategies. These services are available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by phone, office appointment and limited outreach. |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
| Dementia Specific Education and Training | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free service. |
| Population Served: | Persons with dementia, their family members, professional caregivers and the general public. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | 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 stages of the disease, caregiver stress, coping strategies, immediate and future care, Advance Care Planning. Training for Professionals: Our Public Education Coordinators offer training programs for the Metro Toronto Police and 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. Forums: Educational forums and symposia are held periodically throughout the year and the Andreae Alzheimer Lecture is held each September in conjunction with our Annual General Meeting. Public Awareness: We offer free information sessions, education seminars and displays for community groups and agencies, businesses, places of worship and the general public. Visit our website for full details on the programs available. Please check the Events Page for upcoming events. |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
| Early Onset Services (under 65) | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free service. |
| Population Served: | Persons diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65, their caregivers, family and friends. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | Our counselling services are provided by Registered Social Workers.
The counsellors provide support, education and referral to dementia specific and dementia friendly supportive services. An ongoing support group is available for family members of individuals with early onset dementia. Please conact our counselling staff for complete details. |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
| Information and Referral | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free service. |
| Population Served: | Persons with dementia, their caregivers, family, friends, professionalsand the general public. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | Counselling Program: Our counselling services are provided by Registered Social Workers. Counselling is available on a variety of issues such as how a diagnosis is made, understanding the disease, immediate and future care of the person with dementia, family concerns, stress management and coping strategies. The counsellors can also provide referrals to the appropriate dementia specific and dementia friendly services. These services are available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by phone, office appointment and limited outreach. |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
| Resource Centre / Library | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free service. Materials are available for loan or reference. |
| Population Served: | Open to the public. Materials can be borrowed by anyone residing in Ontario if resources are not available locally. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | Resource Centre:
The Resource Centre provides loans of books, videos and DVDs, access to free photocopying for in-house mateirals, equipment for viewing videos and DVDs, and a quiet place to study. Our collection includes books, journals, reference materials, videos and DVDs related to living with dementia and various aspects of caregiving (by families and health care professionals). Our Online Catalogue provides information on materials both in the collection and available on the internet, with links to relevant online materials in 65+ languages. The Information Resources Coordinator is available to assist with choosing the most appropriate resources, answering information questions and to conduct literature searches. Loan policies: 2 week loan period, with renewals available upon request. Free Information Resources: Brochures and information sheets on issues related to dementia are available for distribution to clients and/or family members; they can be picked up at our office or we can mail them to you. Samples of these materials and order forms are available on our website. Alert Newsletter: Our newsletter, Alert, is published 3 times each year. You can subscribe to receive this newsletter by email or view older copies online at our website. For more information on the services and resources available through our Resource Centre, visit our website, call 416-640-6320 or email mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org This service is available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Please call ahead if you wish to book an appointment). |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
| Safely Home - Alzheimer Wandering Registry | |
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| Cost: | For a one-time fee of $35.00, the registrant will receive an identification bracelet, identification cards and information booklet. |
| Population Served: | Persons with dementia. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | The registrant's information is entered into a database accessible by the police across Canada. When the registrant is found wandering, the police will be able to determine who they are and who to contact to get them safely home.
For further information on this service visit our Safely Home page OR download the Safely Home Brochure and Registration Form. Formerly known as Alzheimer Wandering Registry. |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
| Support Groups for Caregivers | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free service. |
| Population Served: | For family caregivers. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | The support groups are facilitated by our counsellors who are Registered Social Workers. Ongoing monthly support groups available: Early Onset (diagnosed before 65), Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia. An informal caregiver group is also offered periodically throughout the year, in conjunction with a support group for individuals with early stage dementia. Pre-registration is required. Please contact our counselling staff for more information. |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
| Support Groups for Persons with Dementia | |
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| Cost: | Free service. |
| Population Served: | For persons in the early stage of dementia. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | The support groups are facilitated by our counsellors who are Registered Social Workers. Periodically throughout the year a support group for individuals with early stage dementia is offered in conjunction with an informal caregiver group . Pre-registration is required. Please contact our counselling staff for more information. |
| Last Updated: | September 2009 |
Organizations in Toronto offering dementia related programs and services are invited to send us the details so that they can be posted on our website. Just send the completed survey to mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org OR fax: 416-322-6656 For more information on how to be added to the database, or to update your organization's existing records, please contact Margaret Cameron at: mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org or tel: 416-640-6320. |
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