Programs and Services

The Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent provides programs and services to residents of the Chatham-Kent area.

Services Offered:

• Alzheimer Assessments are available by a Registered Social Worker in the Alzheimer Office.
• Counselling Services are available to persons with dementia and their caregivers. Clients are seen individually to answer questions and suggest strategies for coping. The service is available by telephone in the Alzheimer Office.
• Support Groups run on a monthly basis in the Chatham office.
• Day Away Programs are located in Chatham and Wallaceburg. They provide a stimulating social environment for individuals who have Alzheimer Disease or a related disorder. The program offers stimulation for the client and respite for their caregiver.
• Respite Care is provided for a minimal cost to people with dementia, usually in their own home. This program is designed to give the caregiver a much-needed break.
• Safely Home Wandering Registry is an identification program that works with the police to ensure that a person who has become lost is returned "Safely Home".
• Resource Lending Library includes information about Alzheimer Disease and videos are available to the public to borrow from the Society.
• Educational Seminars are offered throughout the year to caregiver, both family and professional, as well as students to further their understanding of Alzheimer Disease and ways to improve the lives of those who live with it.

Please contact us at 352-1043 for additional information about Alzheimer Disease or other related disorders, chapter programs and services or other community resources available in Chatham-Kent.