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• Education
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  • Education for the caregiver
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• Information and referral
  • Information for the person with dementia
  • Information for the caregiver
  • Information for health-care professionals
  • Self Referral
• Support
  • Individual Support
  • Support Groups
  • Caregiver Retreat 2012
• Public awareness
• Resources
  • Resources for the person with dementia
  • Resources for caregivers
  • For health-care professionals
    • Culture change towards person-centred care
    • Screening and diagnosis
      • Summary of cognitive screening tests
    • Driving
    • Training and e-learning
    • Research
    • Tough issues
  • Resource Centre
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    • Recommended devices
  • Content in other languages
  • Multimedia
• Living safely
  • Safely Home
  • Tips on making your environment safe
• Alzheimer Society Message Board
• Other services in the community

Public awareness

Speaker's Bureau

The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County offers a Speaker’s Bureau program which provides presentations to businesses and community groups. These sessions are flexible and designed to meet your needs.  They can range in duration and can be offered during the daytime or evening.  Topics can include:

• Alzheimer Society programs and services
• Heads Up for Healthier Brains
• What is normal memory loss?
• Research updates
• Communication with the person with dementia
• More topics available upon request

If your group is interested in a presentation, please e-mail the Education Coordinator.

School Program

The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County offers a School Program designed to reach out to the younger generation who are coping with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias on family members. The goals of this program include:

• Increasing general awareness and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and it's impact in Society
• Supporting younger people who are coping with this disease within their family
• Encouraging healthy choices and lifestyles associated with long-term brain health

If you are interested in hosting a presentation at your school, please e-mail the Education Coordinator. 

Alzheimer Symposium

Each June, the Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County holds an Alzheimer Symposium in conjunction with its Annual General Meeting.  The Symposium  typically features a guest speaker who has expertise, knowledge or a personal connection to Alzheimer’s disease.  Past events have featured Dr. Jack Diamond, Scientific Director of the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Susan Ormiston, journalist and caregiver, and the screening of “Unforgettable” an award-winning documentary of a family’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease.

Please see the Calendar of Events for information on upcoming public forums.

Resource Centre

The Society's Resource Centre includes a comprehensive collection of books, professional journals, pamphlets, information sheets, videos, DVDs and audio tapes about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The Resource Centre is open during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.