PATIENT AND supporter resources

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A diagnosis of dementia can be challenging for patients, families, and caregivers alike. iGeriCare features easy to understand lessons, helpful resources and online community to help reduce stress and increase your quality of life.

The Alzheimer Society's mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and to promote the search for causes, treatments and a cure. Their website features information, resources, and support for patients and caregivers.

The Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit is an online library of over 300 free resources for caregivers, supporters, and healthcare providers. The goal of the Toolkit is to help you better understand and compassionately respond to dementia-related changes in mood and behaviour.

Are you concerned about significant changes in behaviour in someone you care for? This site provides information about behaviour change in older adults and the Behavioural Supports Ontario program.

The Baycrest Quick-Response Caregiver Tool was created to help caregivers/care partners respond to challenging behaviours expressed by persons living with dementia. It is available in seven different languages.

Offers short-term in-home respite for caregivers in need of support and relief from caring for a senior (55+) living with dementia.
Funding may be available for this service depending on an individual’s situation, age and location.

A free, publicly funded cognitive-behavioural therapy and related services resource for individuals 18+ dealing with anxiety and depression. Programs are offered throughout Ontario based on region.

Whether you are interested in advance care planning for yourself, a client, or a loved one, ACP Canada has information, tools, and resources to help you make informed decisions and share your wishes with the people who matter most.

This resource is intended to provide older adults, people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, care partners, and service providers with information regarding locator devices, which may be implemented to manage the risks of a person going missing.