Alzheimer Society of PEI
Alzheimers's Information and Resources
Online and in-person information, education and resources about dementia for individuals living with dementia, caregivers, and family members.
View serviceCaregiver Support Groups
Provides in-person and online support groups for caregivers, friends and family members of individuals living with dementia. In-person support groups are held in Charlottetown, O'Leary, Summerside, and Montague. Features of meetings include:
Exchanging stories and making friends
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View serviceCounselling
Provides counselling services for individuals living with dementia and/or family caregivers through telephone support, family interventions, and one-on-one sessions.
View serviceFirst Link
Provides education and support for individuals with living dementia and/or family caregivers from the time of diagnosis through ongoing treatment.
View serviceFirst Link Learning Series
Provides education sessions to help people living with dementia, and their family members and friends to live as well as possible with the disease. Participants have opportunities to learn and share with others who are affected by dementia. The sessions include:
A comprehensive overview...
View serviceLiving with Changes in Thinking and Memory
Provides in-person support groups for individuals living with MCI or the early stages of dementia to connect with others living a similar journey and support each other. Meetings are held in Charlottetown. Features of meetings include:
Exchanging information and form friendships
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View servicePole Borrowing Program
10 sets of walking poles are available to borrow in four-week increments with possible extension. Availability is managed on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of one set of poles per person.
View serviceVolunteer Companion Program
Volunteers provide weekly companionship to persons living with dementia who are still living in their home while providing respite for care givers and family members.
View serviceWellness, Connect and Care PEI
Provides walking groups and social activities to promote wellness, social connection and health education for older adults. Groups are dementia friendly and can be attended by individuals living with dementia and their family members. The walking groups are led by volunteers and held in Charl...
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