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Program:
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Caregiver Education and Support
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Address:
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2250 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON
L6L 2X8
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Executives:
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Sarah Toole - Acting Director
905-847-9559 ext 2416 * stoole@acclaimhealth.ca
Kelly McWilliams - CEO
905-827-8800 ext 2205 * kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca
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Service Description:
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Education, support and resource information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementia to clients, families, and professionals * resource library of education materials- one-on-one caregiver support
- support group for spouses of people with dementia
- caregiver support groups (in-person or virtual)
- caregiver consultations (this free service is available year round in person, on the phone or via email)
Dementia Information Series - Eight week program (offered twice per year) for caregivers * topics include introduction to dementia and Alzheimer disease, understanding changes in behavior, communicating with persons with dementia, community support services, safety in the home and community, planning for the future, long term care homes, care for the caregiver, coping strategies, information on tax programs
Mid-Late Stage of Dementia Discussion Series - Five week discussion series on issues related to the middle to late stages of dementia * topics include managing the changes, safety in the home and continence information, when to apply for long term care, decisions for end of life care
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Application:
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Information available on the website * registration required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Personnes atteintes de la maladie d'Alzheimer ou de démences connexes ainsi que leurs familles et soignants
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Halton Region and area
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