Record #:
MHH0376
Last Full Update:
04 Oct 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-847-9559 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-7127 |
| Fax | 905-842-2883 |
| generalinquiries@acclaimhealth.ca | |
| Website | www.acclaimhealth.ca/programs/dementia-care/caregiver-support-groups/ |
| Contact Form | acclaimhealth.ca/contact |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram,  LinkedIn,  X (Twitter),  YouTube |
| Primary Contact | Vinitha Nair, Caregiver Educator; Phone: 905-847-9559 ext 2411; Email: vnair@acclaimhealth.ca |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1988 |
| Primary Executive | Sarah Toole, Acting Director; Phone: 905-847-9559 ext 2416; Email: stoole@acclaimhealth.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Kelly McWilliams, CEO; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2205; Email: kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca |
| Funding | Halton Region * Ontario Trillium Foundation * United Way of Oakville * Donations |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Education, support and resource information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementia to clients, families, and professionals * resource library of education materials
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 |
| Hours | Hours vary |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Boundaries | Halton Region and area |
| Eligibility | Personnes atteintes de la maladie d'Alzheimer ou de démences connexes ainsi que leurs familles et soignants |
| Application | Information available on the website * registration required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free |
Site Information
| Site Location | Oakville (West Oakville) |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Third Line and Speers Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Caregiver Consultation and Support ~ Dementia ; Caregiver Training ~ Dementia ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Dementia |
Copyright
| Copyright Information | This listing is copyright © 2024 Ontario Health atHome |
