Alzheimer Information Guide Winter 2024

Over 50% of carers globally say their health has suffered as a result of their caring responsibilities.
What We Do - Programs & Services in Sarnia-Lambton
Alzheimer Society of Sarnia Lambton has many programs including:
• Counselling Services
• Care Navigation
• Support Groups
• Social Recreation Programs
• Education Sessions for people living with dementia,
families, care partners and healthcare professionals
• Professional training programs
• Alzheimer Society Mindful Music project
• Peer-led support groups, and program support
• Fundraising and Events
• Online Programming (webinars, and social recreation)
• Inter-professional collaboration and building community partnerships
• Advocacy to support person with dementia to live well in our community
INFORMATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
First Link Learning Series
First Steps Workshop for persons with dementia to understand and address
concerns about progression and changes they may experience.
Next Steps for Families Workshop for care partners to better understand
dementia symptoms and affects.
Care Essentials Workshop Workshop on middle stages of dementia and
understanding responsive behaviours, communication tips and best approach
for care partners.
Care in the Later Stages Workshop focusses on quality of life and end of life
care for person living with dementia and support for care partners.
Education for the Public that are open to anyone that would like to learn about
dementia throughout Lambton County. Locations and topics change throughout
the year. Can be booked for your organization. Some sessions we bring in outside
guest speakers and experts on dementia care. Included in this education is
Dementia Friendly Communities where you can learn how your organization
can help people with dementia thrive in our community. Find Your Way program
looks at safety for person living with dementia including our local Vulnerable
Persons Registry with the police services.
Topical Tuesdays are virtual session held weekly to help care partners to
better understand dementia, improve care and care for themselves. The topic
changes weekly and can be attended from the comfort of your home.
TEACH® and CARERs® programs are developed by the Reitman Centre, Sinai
Health Systems and our local facilitators lead this interactive group program
helping care partners develop skills and strategies in care for the person living
dementia.
Support Groups for care partners & person living with dementia occur
monthly giving and opportunity to share insights, concerns and support from
peers and group facilitators. These groups are designed for the interests of the
group including a support group specifically for care partners of someone with
a frontotemporal dementia.
Respite Services designed to provide in home activation, socialization and
support for the person living with dementia as the care partner can take a break
from daily care.
ACTIVE LIVING PROGRAMS
Minds in Motion®
A social recreational program that
incorporates physical and mental
stimulation for people with early to
middle stage dementia. This program
is designed for the care partner to also
take part. Options to attend virtually
or in person. Thank you to Strangway
Centre and Grace United Church for
partnering for these sessions.
Mindful Music
Provides personalized music
intervention to stimulate the long
term memory of persons living with
dementia while providing meaningful
engagement, supporting self
expression and identity.
Forget Me Not Social Club
A social networking opportunity for
people living with dementia and their
care partners to enjoy the company of
others, and to get into the community
to participate in planned activities
Inspirational Moments
An art based program that allows
participants to access a tour of our
newest exhibits and the Judith &
Norman Alix Art Gallery. Explores
art and conversation about specific
artworks and then the groups has the
opportunity to create their own art.
Armchair Travelogue
Sit back and enjoy traveling around
the world from the comfort of your
home. Virtual session take groups to
different countries around the work
to learn more, and discuss their new
discoveries.
For more information
on any of our programs
and services, call us at
519-332-4444.
Years of dedicated service from the Alzheimer Society team
has meant all the difference in so many people’s lives.
With admiration -
Chris & Sabrina Treftlin, Shine at Home
Seniors’ Home Independence Network
Life is Better When
You’re Home
Seniors live at home -
independently,
comfortably & happily.
In-Home Care
Housekeeping
Companionship
Established in 2010, Shine at
Home serves seniors who
wish to live in full
independence. Since our
earliest beginnings we have
learned that with just a little
help, people can remain in
their homes for many years
safe and free in the
knowledge that a dedicated
team is there for them.
It doesn’t matter how old you are, life is always better
when you’re home. There’s a deep comfort that comes
from being in familiar surroundings, sleeping in your own
bed, and living under a roof that belongs to you.
Call today to find out how we can help you:
519-336-9898 shineathome.com
alzheimersarnia.ca
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