Family Caregiver Support Groups - For caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
Caregiver Support, Condition Specific Support, and Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Provided by Alzheimer Society of BC
Support groups to strengthen the coping abilities of active primary and secondary caregivers and of recently bereaved caregivers through sharing common experiences, education, early planning, and self-care. A tele-support group is also offered.
For those caring for someone with the disease – spouses, family or friends – a caregiver support group offers the chance to:
- Exchange information and friendship with others affected by dementia
- Access the most current information
- Learn and share practical tips for coping with change
- Decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation
- Express feelings and be reassured that these feelings are normal
- Find a sense of hope
For information about Caregiver Support Groups in your area, please contact your local Alzheimer Society of BC Resource Centre.
For those who are unable to attend a support group in person, the tele-support group offers the opportunity to meet with others by phone. See the contact information below.
Website: https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en/help...
250-860-0305 (Tele-support Group Information)
Toll Free: 1-800-634-3399
Public email: swezner@alzheimerbc.org
Service is available in English.
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
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
- Condition Specific Support: Alzheimers/Dementia
- Peer Support: Mental Health
Ways to Access
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided by phone
- Provided in a group in-person
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.