Caregiver Support & Education

Alzheimer Support Services

Caregiver Support & Education

Acclaim Health provides education and support to persons with dementia, families, and professionals dealing with Alzheimer disease through the Resource Centre. The Education Coordinator provides individualized/group support to family caregivers and persons with dementia on the telephone or in person.

Support Groups

Support groups in Halton allow the opportunity for caregivers to learn from each other, share experiences, and make friends.

There are support groups in Georgetown, Milton, Oakville and Burlington. Groups are offered both during the day and in the evening, so caregivers can choose the time and location which works for them.

"I could not have managed for the two year period without Acclaim Health Alzheimer Services. First it was the day care which is second to none. Then the Information Series where I became better informed about the disease and the services. Next came the support group with other caregivers. Once again Acclaim Health came to my rescue." - Jack Cartwright

Education

Twice a year the Dementia Information Series for Family Caregivers is offered covering a wide range of topics from "Understanding Changes in Behaviour" to "Appropriate Communication Strategies and Information on Community Resources".

Discussion Series - this session focuses on issues related to the middle and late stages of dementia.

To learn more about the disease, community
resources and support group locations,
call our Education Coordinator
at 905-847-9559 or 1-800-387-7127
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday

Support Resources

Here are a few websites where you can search for information and services in your area, find out about long-term care options, and chat with local and foreign caregivers.

Click HERE to learn more about our Caregivers Compass Program.

Click HERE to view our list of Support Resources.

Click HERE to view our Events Calendar with upcoming Caregiver Support & Education Series.

Funding provided in part by the LHIN and the Government of Ontario. The views expressed in this publication are the views of the HSP and do not necessarily reflect those of the LHIN or the Government of Ontario. United Way funded.