Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton
Site: Halton Office
Record Added
Add Record
Suggest Update
Suggest New Volunteer Opportunity
Print Version (New Window)
PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN0082 | Last Full Update: 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Burlington 289-837-2310; Hamilton 905-529-7030 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-343-1017 |
| Fax | Burlington 905-681-7783; Hamilton 905-529-3787 |
| administration@alzhh.ca | |
| Website | www.alzhh.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/alzhbrant Instagram: www.instagram.com/alz_brant_halnorfolk_hamhalton/?hl=en Twitter: twitter.com/DementiaAlzh YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC_jZ_EMzXyEup1lHVdnKjGw |
| Primary Contact | Catherine Pegg, Administration and Fund Development Coordinator; Phone: 289-837-2310 ext 300; Email: cpegg@alzhh.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Phone: 905-529-7030 ext 201; Email: volunteer@alzhh.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 |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1982 |
| Primary Executive | Mary Burnett, Chief Executive Officer |
| Funding | Provincial - Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) ; Fundraising ; Donations |
| Elections | June |
| 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 | |
| Intersection | South Service Rd and Harvester Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - ramp to building with automatic door opener |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | COVID-19 ; Disabilities |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Disability Associations ; Supports for Older Adults |
| Service Categories | Caregiver Consultation and Support ~ Dementia ; Caregiver Support Groups ~ Dementia ; Caregiver Training ~ Dementia ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Dementia ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Dementia ; Locator Aids ~ Dementia ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Dementia ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Dementia |
