Dementia - Helpline, Resources, Brochures, and Publications
Caregiver Support, Condition Specific Support, Education, and Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Provided by Alzheimer Society of BC
The Alzheimer Society of BC is your connection to a variety of resources and information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and to helpful information for family members and caregivers.
Includes:
First Link Dementia Helpline (1-800-936-6033):
A province-wide service for people with dementia, their caregivers, family, and friends. The Helpline assists individuals in building the confidence to maintain quality of life when facing dementia.
First Link Dementia Helpline (1-800-936-6033):
A province-wide service for people with dementia, their caregivers, family, and friends. The Helpline assists individuals in building the confidence to maintain quality of life when facing dementia.
Alzheimer Resource Centres:
Located throughout the province and offering information, educational opportunities, support groups, and the ability to talk directly with a knowledgeable team member. Books and videos can be viewed on-site and a variety of print resources are available to take home.
Print resources:
A variety of downloadable educational brochures and fact sheets for people with dementia, their families, caregivers, and anyone who is concerned about dementia.
Non-English resources:
Information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is available in French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian and Punjabi.
Tyze online tool for caregivers:
Tyze is a private online community, focused around the care and support of an individual. Tyze makes it easier to manage the daily care needs for you or someone you are caring for.
Website: https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en/help...
Service is available in Cantonese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Persian, and Punjabi.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Alzheimer Society of BC:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Resources for Health-Care Providers - Supporting people with dementia
- Family Caregiver Series - Dementia Education
- First Link Dementia Helpline - To provide access to services and support for individuals with dementia and their families/care partners
Availability
Service area: Province-wide
Service Types Provided
Caregiver Support
Condition Specific Support
Education
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Ways to Access
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