Support Groups & Programs for the Care Partner
Making connections with others going through the dementia journey,
(either persons living with dementia, their care partners or people with MCI) helps to alleviate feelings of loneliness and alienation while also providing a much-needed support network. Participants often find the group setting provides a helpful way to problem solve around the challenges that occur when living with dementia either as a care partner or someone living with the disease (in the early stages). The following support groups are offered through AlzSWP.
In-person groups will be offered as appropriate according to COVID 19 restrictions. If it is not possible to hold the group meeting in-person, then it will be held virtually via ZOOM at the same time as the scheduled in-person meeting.
Early-Stage Support Series
For care partners of those in early stage of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Time limited for 5 weeks.
All AlzSWP clients are welcomed to come to any location throughout our region where a program is offered.
General Care Partner Support Group
This support group is for care partners of those in any stage of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Below are all the dates for the monthly in-person sessions:
- London: First Tuesday morning and third Monday evening
- St. Thomas: Third Monday evening and first Wednesday evening
- Tillsonburg: First Wednesday morning
- Woodstock: First Tuesday morning and third Tuesday evening
Below are all the dates for the monthly virtual sessions:
- Monthly by Zoom: Fourth Tuesday evening, fourth Wednesday morning and third Saturday morning
All AlzSWP clients are welcomed to come to any location throughout our region where a program is offered.
Spousal Support Group
For spouses of those with any stage of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Monthly by Zoom (1st Tuesday pm, 2nd Thursday am, or 4th Tuesday pm).
All AlzSWP clients are welcomed to come to any location throughout our region where a program is offered.
Adult Child Support Group
For adult care child partners of those in any stage of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Monthly by Zoom evenings (2nd Wednesday or 4th Thursday).
All AlzSWP clients are welcomed to come to any location throughout our region where a program is offered.
Long Term Care Support Group
For care partners of those living in long term care. Monthly on Zoom (2nd Tuesday).
All AlzSWP clients are welcomed to come to any location throughout our region where a program is offered.
Finding Your Way
Half of those missing for more than 24 hours risk serious injury or death from exposure, hypothermia or drowning. Finding Your Way is a multicultural safety and awareness tool to help prevent your loved one with dementia from becoming another statistic.
Click here to learn more about Finding Your Way.
Making Your Home Dementia Friendly
There are many ways you can make your home dementia friendly. To help make your home a safe and accessible environment for individuals living with dementia, check out the resources listed below.
- Making Your Home Dementia Friendly video.
- Living Safely with Dementia at Home Brain Matters webinar.
- Dementia Friendly at Home brochure.
To learn more about Dementia Friendly Communities and how you can get involved, click here.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
For the Care Partner
Education
Comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, and resources.
Counselling
In-home or in-office assessments and individualized response.
Referral
Self-referral and
health professionals.
Support
Social worker facilitated support groups & programs for care partners.
