This monrth's Charity Corner is The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories links individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias to a community of learning, information, and support.
This January, during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories hopes to connect people living with dementia and caregivers with support, knowledge and a sense of community, so they don’t have to face the journey alone.
With more than half a million Canadians living with dementia today, a number expected to reach 1.7 million by 2050, the Alzheimer Society is continuing to enhance its support amongst people living with dementia to meet their needs early in, and throughout, their journey.
“When you reach out to your local Alzheimer Society, you gain access to dementia-friendly expertise and resources to help you feel understood and supported,” says President and CEO George Andrews.
Photo: Supplied At any point in your experience living with dementia or caring for a person with dementia, the Alzheimer Society is your first place to turn – and the Society’s First Link® program offers services and information to people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and caregivers. First Link® includes information about risk reduction, living well with dementia, the latest research and advocacy efforts, as well as referrals to programs to help you manage the challenges that dementia can present.
Jennifer Simms, from the client Service Team at the Grande Prairie office of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories reminds those who are in need to reach out.
“The Alzheimer’s Society is here for you, and we really want to help”
The goal of the Alzheimer Society’s First Link® program is to ensure that people living with dementia and their care partners have the right support and information, from the time of an initial diagnosis and throughout the progression of the disease. By connecting with the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, you’ll gain access to a community of learning, information, and support.
To get connected to support, contact AS AB/NT today at 1-866-950-5465 or visit www.alzheimer.ca/FirstLink or the local Grande Prairie office at: 780-882-8770
Photo: Grande Prairie's Sun dial will be lit blue until Jan 15 to bring awareness/Jennifer Simms
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