Mission Statement
The mission of the Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County is to improve the quality of life of persons who are directly affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
The role of the Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County is to offer support, information and education for persons with dementia, their families and their caregivers, to increase public awareness, to support research, and to advocate for improved dementia care services.
Description
The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County is a registered charitable organization founded by a group of family caregivers in 1985. The Chapter is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of community professionals and caregivers.
The Chapter offers a variety of quality education and support services designed to meet the different needs of persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and their network of caregivers. These include:
- Information Service
- Supportive Counselling
- Community Referral
- Caregiver Support Groups
- Support Group for Persons with Alzheimer's disease
- Caregiver Education
- Professional and Public Education
- Resource Library
- Safely Home - Alzheimer Wandering Registry.
The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County relies on the generosity of the community to achieve its goals. Giving has never been easier now that we can accept secure online donations with the assistance of CanadaHelps.org.
Address
12 FAIRVIEW ROAD, UNIT 103
P.O. BOX 1414
BARRIE, ON
CA
L4M5R4
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Email:alzgsc@alzheimersociety.ca
Website:www.alzheimersociety.ca